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Cuban-Style Black Beans

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"This recipe makes a delicious side dish when paired with yellow rice." — CATHIPA

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/2 (12 ounce) can light beer
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

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Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the oil 15 seconds. Stir in the onion and green pepper; cook and stir 10 minutes. Pour in the black beans and beer; simmer until thick, about 15 minutes; garnish with cilantro.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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This is an excellent quick recipe for black bean soup. I omit the beer just b'cuz I don't like it. Also, I'd saute 1/4 to 1/2 lb. chopped bacon in the pan first, remove the bacon, & saute the veggies in the drippings. This adds an authentic flavor to the recipe.

—Magesse

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 06, 2009

Sofrito is the key to Cuban cooking! This recipe starts out right...Onion,garlic, sauteed in Olive oil is a must!No beer in Cuban beans-instead add cumin,1-2 bay leaves, salt(!!!), pepper, "bijol" if you can find it at your Latin grocer. All of these are to taste- Cuban style cooking (a pinch here or there- a lo cubano). :)

—maya

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Feb 16, 2008

Did not care for this. Thought it seriously lacked in flavor. I am a huge fan of Cuban food and this did not taste like those black beans found in Cuban restaurants.

—love2cook

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Mar 03, 2009

Good bean recipe. I made it as described except with Yuengling and doubled everything and my family liked it. If making it for myself I would have added some jalapenos or anchos.

—Shralp

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Feb 25, 2008

Meh. This was not inedible, but I won't be doing it again.

—Cindy

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May 26, 2011

Very good! I found that using a little less beer makes it less soupy and more of a side dish. I also added cumin, some cayenne, and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.

—EmG

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May 05, 2009

This was very good...the flavor was GREAT!!!!! I didnt have the right kind of pepper so I used red pepper flakes and it was wonderful. Parts were a little dry but will surel make this recipe again. I will try not to cook it so long next time. I left it in the crockpot for 9 hours.

—Toni

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Nov 10, 2008

Good stuff. I used Sam Addams a pretty heavy beer and it turned out great!!

—Hillburger

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Nutrition

Calories
128 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
15.1 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Fiber
5.6 g
22%

Protein
4.9 g
10%

Sodium
283 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cuban-Style Black Beans

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 128
Calories from Fat: 43

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g 7 %
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 283mg 11 %
Potassium 286mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.1g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 5.6g 22 %
Protein 4.9g 10 %
** Sugars 0.9g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 31 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 13 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 28 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.