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Cuban Black Beans I

SUBMITTED BY: Dick PHOTO BY: Mark P

"Serve these flavorful beans over rice, as a sauce for pasta or with a good loaf of bread."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 43 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  13 Hrs 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound black beans, washed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 minced hot green chile peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by ADUENAS
Vinegar is optional and is really only used in some regions of Cuba. My family also does not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by ANNTOTUSEK
We make theis recipe frequently. One trick I have learned regarding beans is that if I forget... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2003 by JENNHALES
I boiled my black beans in my crock pot for 3 hours, then rinsed and drained and added them to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by MARCO BUONOCORE
Quite a nice recipe, although I agree with the other comments about the vinegar. It'd... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2003 by DEW44BEAR
Instead of onion I used onion flakes I used neither peppers, just crushed red pepper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by Bryan
Excellent recipe! Subtract one of the chile peppers or leave them out completely to make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2003 by TEGGYK
These are the best!!!!! They are a new feature to our family menu. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by Eat Soup
I tried this two ways, both with excellent results. First, I tried as directed, but without... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by DELIAZ
I made this and my husband loved them, will definetely make them again. I ommitted the chilies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2003 by RAZZMATAZZ
First of all, this recipe turned out far too spicy for me, even though I partially de-seeded... MORE

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