Quick Cuban Style Black Beans
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4.8
Quick Cuban Style Black Beans
Description
Quick Cuban Style Black Beans bring together black beans with key seasonings such as garlic, red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro, all gently sautéed before simmering. The addition of bay leaf, cumin, and oregano infuses the beans with warm, fragrant notes typical of Cuban cuisine. Simmering until soft allows the beans to meld with the flavors and the red wine vinegar adds brightness to the overall taste.
The texture is tender yet intact, suitable for serving alongside rice, as a side dish, or even in wraps. Adjusting water during simmering helps achieve the desired consistency, whether soupy or thicker.
This recipe is practical for quick preparation since it uses canned beans and takes under half an hour, making it a convenient option for a flavorful bean dish any day.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 scallions
- 2 tbsp red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- 15 oz black beans do not drain (I prefer Goya, canned
- 1/2 cup water (or more if needed)
- 1 bay leaf
- cumin to taste, few pinches
- pinch oregano
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper of food processor.
- Add oil to a medium-sized pot on medium heat.
- Add vegetables to the pot and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add beans, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and cover, simmer about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (adjust water as needed).
- Taste for salt and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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