Description
Savor the rich flavors of Easy Cuban Black Beans, a comforting dish that brings warmth to your table. Tender black beans infused with aromatic spices create a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect as a main or side dish, this recipe is simple to prepare and customizable to suit your spice preference. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this hearty meal that’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water or broth (enough to cover beans by an inch)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Sauté diced onion and green bell pepper for about 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add soaked black beans (or canned beans) along with enough water or broth to cover by at least an inch. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot; let it simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally, adding more liquid if necessary.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and stir in salt, pepper, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot over rice or with warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg