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Quick Cuban Style Black Beans
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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
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
20
minutes
mins
Total Time:
25
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
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
Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper of 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.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
/2 cup
,
Calories:
114
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
20
g
,
Protein:
7
g
,
Fat:
3
g
,
Fiber:
6
g
- WW Points:
1