Cuban Black Beans I
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Description
Serve these flavorful beans over rice, as a sauce for pasta or with a good loaf of bread.
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
- 1. In a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.
- 2. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chile peppers, along with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- 3. Test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 296.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 55.5 g
protein: 17.6 g
saturated fat: 0.3 g
sodium: 11 mg
fiber: 13.4 g
sugar: 6 g
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