Cuban Black Beans I Recipe
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Cuban Black Beans I

By: Dick 
"Serve these flavorful beans over rice, as a sauce for pasta or with a good loaf of bread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (63)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
13 Hrs 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by ADUENAS   view full review
Vinegar is optional and is really only used in some regions of Cuba. My family also does...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by ANNTOTUSEK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We make theis recipe frequently. One trick I have learned regarding beans is that if I forget...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Since it was just the two of us, I wanted to make a smaller portion using canned black beans. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by MARCO BUONOCORE   view full review
Quite a nice recipe, although I agree with the other comments about the vinegar. It'd...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by NickiKalis   view full review
I made this for a party to go with cuban pork. A huge hit, there were no beans left, many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2005 by The Hyphenated Cook   view full review
I tried this two ways, both with excellent results. First, I tried as directed, but without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by HolyToledo!   view full review
In all honesty, I did not make this recipe. However, I am Cuban (as in FROM Cuba), and I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2003 by JENNHALES   view full review
I boiled my black beans in my crock pot for 3 hours, then rinsed and drained and added them to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by Bryan   view full review
Excellent recipe! Subtract one of the chile peppers or leave them out completely to make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2003 by DEW44BEAR   view full review
Instead of onion I used onion flakes I used neither peppers, just crushed red pepper...

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