Cuban Black Beans

Name: Cuban Black Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 cans (400g each) black beans (or 2 cups dried, soaked overnight); 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; Salt and pepper; White rice, for serving; Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish

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Slow-simmered black beans with sofrito, cumin, and a splash of vinegar — rich, creamy, and deeply comforting.

50 min

cook 40 min

Cuban

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat **olive oil** in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté **onion** and **green pepper** for **5 minutes** until soft.
Add **garlic**, **cumin**, and **oregano**. Cook for **1 minute** until fragrant.
Add **black beans** (with their liquid), **bay leaf**, and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for **30 minutes**, partially covered. Mash some beans against the side of the pot to thicken the liquid.
Stir in **vinegar** and **sugar**. Season generously with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
Serve over **white rice** with **fresh cilantro** and **lime wedges**.

Nutrition

Calories: 440 calories