Traditional Cuban Black Beans Recipe

Name: Traditional Cuban Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans; 2 1/2 quarts water; 2 large green bell peppers, chopped and divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 to 4 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Hot cooked white or yellow rice; Garnish: chopped onion

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans
2 1/2 quarts water
2 large green bell peppers, chopped and divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot cooked white or yellow rice
Garnish: chopped onion

1
Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Add water and half of bell pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours or just until beans are tender.
2
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add remaining bell pepper, onion, and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until tender.
3
Add onion mixture, sugar, and salt to beans; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Uncover and cook 15 minutes or to desired thickness.
4
Stir in wine and 2 tablespoons oil. Remove and discard bay leaf; cook until heated. Serve over rice. Garnish, if desired.

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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 pound dried black beans, 2 1/2 quarts water, 2 large green bell peppers, chopped and divided, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

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

Traditional Cuban Black Beans

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