Emilia'S Cuban Black Beans Recipe

Name: Emilia'S Cuban Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound bacon, chopped; 2 achiote (annatto) seeds; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; kosher salt to taste; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 lime, juiced; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed Spanish green olives, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or as desired

Servings: persons

1/4 pound bacon, chopped
2 achiote (annatto) seeds
1 yellow onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 lime, juiced
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed Spanish green olives, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or as desired

1
In a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir the bacon with the annatto seeds until the bacon pieces are browned, crisp, and colored from the seeds. Stir in onion, garlic, 1/2 cup parsley, and 1/4 cup cilantro; cook and stir the vegetables in the bacon drippings until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, oregano, cumin, kosher salt, pepper, lime juice, and bay leaves. Pour in enough water to cover the beans by about 4 inches, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Cover the pot and simmer the beans and seasonings until tender, about 3 hours, adding water if necessary to prevent burning. Stir in the olives and 1/4 cup cilantro, and simmer for 30 more minutes, uncovered, to reduce excess soupiness if desired. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon or more of fresh parsley, and serve.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound bacon, chopped, 2 achiote (annatto) seeds, 1 yellow onion, diced, 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Emilia'S Cuban Black Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Emilia'S Cuban Black Beans

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