Habichuelas Negras

Name: Habichuelas Negras
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 2 cup dried black beans, rinsed and drained; 8 cup water (for cooking); 4 tbsp sofrito sauce (tomato and peppers); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 bay leaves

Rich and savory Dominican black beans cooked with sofrito, garlic, and spices, a staple side dish served alongside rice or meat dishes.

55 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

DominicanSideStovetopVegan

Ingredients

2 cup dried black beans, rinsed and drained
8 cup water (for cooking)
4 tbsp sofrito sauce (tomato and peppers)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 bay leaves

Instructions

1

Rinse and drain 2 cup dried black beans in a colander.
2

Bring 8 cup water (for cooking) to a boil in a large pot. Add dried black beans and return to boil.
3

Reduce heat to medium and simmer dried black beans for about 30-40 minutes until tender but not falling apart, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
4

In a separate small skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 4 tbsp sofrito sauce (tomato and peppers) to the garlic oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6

Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp dried oregano, cooking for about 1 minute more.
7

Add the sofrito mixture to the simmering dried black beans pot along with 2 bay leaves. Stir well.
8

Continue simmering for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste.
9

If the beans are too soupy, continue simmering uncovered until the liquid reduces to your desired consistency.
10

Remove bay leaves and serve warm as a side dish.

Questions

How long does Habichuelas Negras keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Habichuelas Negras?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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