Cuban Frijoles Negros Recipe (Authentic Cuban Black Beans)
User Reviews
4.8
93 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
228 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American
Cuban Frijoles Negros Recipe (Authentic Cuban Black Beans)
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Use canned beans for quick and easy authentic Cuban black beans with this delicious frijoles negros recipe! Serve with white rice and lime!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp light olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 (15.5 oz) cans unsalted black beans not drained
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lime
- cooked white rice for serving
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the sliced bell pepper and onion until they begin to turn golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves until the garlic is very fragrant, for one minute. Then pour in the beans with their liquid.
- Turn the heat down to medium low, cover the pot with the lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After the beans have simmered, stir in about 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper and squeeze in some lime. Give it a taste, season with more salt and lime juice as needed.
- Serve hot with cooked white rice.
Notes
- Storing: Keep the beans in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. Rewarm in a microwave safe container until hot and serve with rice.
- Freezing: Put the beans into a freezer safe zip-top bag, flatten it out, label with the date, and freeze as flat as possible. They'll keep for up to 6 months.
- Thaw: Take the frozen beans out of the freezer and thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter for a few hours, then reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat until hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
91IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
93 reviews
Excellent
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