Cuban Black Beans

Name: Cuban Black Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 cans canned black beans, drained, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1.5 cups vegetable broth or water; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Slow-simmered black beans seasoned with cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and a sofrito of onion and peppers. Rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.

50 minEasyServes 6165 cal/serving

CubanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cans canned black beans, drained, rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1.5 cups vegetable broth or water
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 finely diced yellow onion and 1/2 finely diced green bell pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes until softened.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed canned black beans, 1 bay leaf, and 1.5 cups vegetable broth or water. Simmer.
4

Cook uncovered on medium-low for 25-30 minutes until liquid reduces and sauce thickens.
5

Remove bay leaf. Mash about 1/4 of beans against the pot to thicken further.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Serve.

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Questions

How long does Cuban Black Beans take?

As written, 50 minutes: 10 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (30 minutes): "Cook uncovered on medium-low for 25-30 minutes until liquid reduces and sauce thickens."

What should Cuban Black Beans look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until liquid reduces and sauce thickens.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Cuban Black Beans?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Cuban Black Beans uses 2 cans canned black beans, drained, rinsed.

Is Cuban Black Beans gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cuban Black Beans is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How many carbs are in Cuban Black Beans?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 165 calories, with 16 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 9 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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