Cuban Black Beans

Name: Cuban Black Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 590 min
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans, washed; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1.5 teaspoons paprika; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 minced hot green chile peppers; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste

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Serve these flavorful black beans over rice, as a sauce for pasta, or with a good loaf of bread.

Recipe by Richard Tebaldi

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

9 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 pound black beans, washed
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 minced hot green chile peppers
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, cover beans in water and soak overnight.
Rinse beans and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, red and green bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, chile peppers, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Test beans for tenderness; when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296	Calories
2g	Fat
56g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 11mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 13g	48%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 80mg	402%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1326mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.