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Quick Cuban Style Black Beans

These are my go-to Cuban Style Black Beans when I want a quick side dish from canned beans to go with rice and steak, pernil, chicken and more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 tbsp red bell pepper
  • 3 tbsp cilantro
  • 15 oz can black beans (do not drain (I prefer Goya))
  • 1/2 cup water (or more if needed)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • few pinches cumin (to taste)
  • pinch oregano
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper of food processor.
  2. Add oil to a medium-sized pot on medium heat.
  3. Add vegetables to the pot and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add beans, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper and bring to a boil.
  5. Lower heat and cover, simmer about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (adjust water as needed).
  6. Taste for salt and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Fiber 6g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% 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.