Cuban Black Beans

Cuban-flavors-inspired black bean recipes have a lot of veggies and flavors that will make your taste buds go on a joyful ride. It’s time to spice up things with one of the hottest black bean recipes. You can dig into this recipe on a girl's night or dinner date. Enjoy with your favorite breads or side dish. Make sure to add a beverage and complete this whole meal. I am always grateful to discover this recipe, I hope you will be happy too.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8

Calories 41 kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Spatula

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
½ red onion
1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 cans of black beans
1 bay leaf
⅓ cup of chopped cilantro
2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare your red onion, bell peppers, and garlic by washing and mincing them.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add your oil, minced onion, and minced bell peppers.
Sauté for about 5–8 minutes, until they have become tender.
Add in your garlic and sauté for another 2–3 minutes.
To your saucepan, add your black beans, bay leaf, cilantro, cumin, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Once your beans start to boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Uncover and stir your beans. Add any additional salt or pepper and serve as a side.

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