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

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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.

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What is Habichuelas Negras?

Rich and savory Dominican black beans cooked with sofrito, garlic, and spices, a staple side dish served alongside rice or meat dishes. This reference files it under Dominican side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 55 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Habichuelas Negras?

As written, 55 minutes: 10 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (40 minutes): "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."

How do I know when Habichuelas Negras is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 9: cook until the liquid reduces to your desired consistency.

How many calories are in Habichuelas Negras?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 12 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 380 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Habichuelas Negras?

Refrigerate what is left of Habichuelas Negras within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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