Cuban black beans
Quick and Easy Cuban Style Black Beans when I want a quick side dish from canned beans to go with rice and steak, Pernil, pollo, etc.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 0.5 onion onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 scallions scallions
- 2 tbsp red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- 15 oz can black beans (do not drain (I prefer Goya))
- 0.5 cup water (or more if needed)
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.25 tsp cumin (to taste)
- 0.125 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper or 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.
Notes
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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