Spanish Black Beans Recipe

Name: Spanish Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 16 oz. package dried black beans; 1 small green pepper, seeded and whole; 1 medium onion whole; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 ham hock or 6 strips of bacon; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp minced garlic (in oil); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 6 cups water

Servings: persons

1 16 oz. package dried black beans
1 small green pepper, seeded and whole
1 medium onion whole
1/4 cup olive oil
1 ham hock or 6 strips of bacon
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp minced garlic (in oil)
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 cups water

1
Sort and wash beans.
2
Cover with water in Dutch oven and bring to a boil.
3
Cook 5-10 minutes.
4
Drain and discard broth. Add green pepper, onion, olive oil, ham hock, bay leaves salt, chili powder, garlic, pepper and water.
5
Bring to boil and simmer 1-2 hours.
6
Remove onion, green pepper and meat from ham hock. Make a puree in food processor. (Discard bone, fat, and bay leaf.) Add puree back to pot of beans and continue cooking very low. Simmer until tender.
7
Serve over rice in a bowl topped with chopped green onion.

317

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Protein

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* 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 16 oz. package dried black beans, 1 small green pepper, seeded and whole, 1 medium onion whole, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spanish Black Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spanish Black Beans

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