Frijoles Negros: Black Beans Recipe

Name: Frijoles Negros: 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; About 11 cups water; 2 green bell peppers1 cored and quartered, 1 finely chopped; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; Kosher salt; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons sugar; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dry white wine

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
About 11 cups water
2 green bell peppers1 cored and quartered, 1 finely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
Kosher salt
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine

1
In a large saucepan, combine the beans with 10 cups of water and the quartered green pepper and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and remove from the heat.
3
Let stand until the beans are softened, about 1 hour.
4
Return the beans to a boil and cook over very low heat until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
Discard the green pepper.
6
In a skillet, heat the oil.
7
On a work surface, using the side of a large knife, mash the garlic to a paste with 1 teaspoon of salt; add to the skillet.
8
Add the onion and chopped green pepper and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened, 8 minutes.
9
Using a slotted spoon, add 1 cup of the beans to the skillet and mash to a paste.
10
Scrape the paste into the beans in the saucepan.
11
Add the oregano, bay leaf, sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
12
Add the remaining 1 cup of water, or enough to just cover the beans, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
13
Add the vinegar and wine and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are thick, about 15 minutes longer.
14
Discard the bay leaf and serve.

621

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed, About 11 cups water, 2 green bell peppers1 cored and quartered, 1 finely chopped, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Frijoles Negros: 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.

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Frijoles Negros: Black Beans

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