Cuban Black Beans Recipe

Name: Cuban Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed; 1 green bell pepper, quartered lengthwise; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow pepper, minced; 1 large white onion, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 cup minced garlic; 1/4 cup tomato paste; Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, quartered lengthwise
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow pepper, minced
1 large white onion, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup tomato paste
Salt

1
Put the black beans, quartered green pepper and bay leaves in a large saucepan add 8 cups of water.
2
Bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to low, partially cover the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
4
Remove and discard the green pieces and bay leaves.
5
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet.
6
Add the minced bell peppers and onion and cook over moderate heat until softened.
7
Stir in the cumin and oregano.
8
In a small saucepan, cook the garlic in the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil over moderately low heat until golden brown.
9
When the beans are tender, add the sauteed pepper mixture, the garlic in its oil and the tomato paste.
10
Season with salt and simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
11
Cover and refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days.
12
Reheat gently before serving.

512

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed, 1 green bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cuban Black Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Black Beans

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