Low-Fat Cuban Black Beans Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Cuban Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon lard; 12 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 scallions, finely chopped; 1 ounce Canadian bacon, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup white wine (optional); ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 12-3 cups chicken stock; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon lard
12 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 ounce Canadian bacon, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup white wine (optional)
½ teaspoon sugar
1 12-3 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper

1
Heat the oil or lard in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the bellpeppers, onions, scallions, bacon, garlic, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
3
Cook for 5 minures or until the vegetables are soft but not brown.
4
Stir in the beans and wine.
5
Bring to a boil over high heat.
6
Stir in the sugar and 1 1/2 cups of the stock or broth.
7
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Remove bay leaf.
9
Puree one-quarter of the bean mixture in a blender.
10
Stir the puree into the simmering beans.
11
Simmer for 2 minutes more, or until thick but still soupy.
12
If the bean mixture is too thick add, more stock or broth.
13
Season w/ salt and pepper.

360

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon lard, 12 green bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 3 scallions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low-Fat Cuban Black Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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