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Cuban-Style Black Beans

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 128 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by maya   view full review
Sofrito is the key to Cuban cooking! This recipe starts out right...Onion,garlic, sauteed in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by love2cook   view full review
Did not care for this. Thought it seriously lacked in flavor. I am a huge fan of Cuban food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by Shralp   view full review
Good bean recipe. I made it as described except with Yuengling and doubled everything and my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by Magesse Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an excellent quick recipe for black bean soup. I omit the beer just b'cuz I don't like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by Cindy   view full review
Meh. This was not inedible, but I won't be doing it again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2011 by EmG   view full review
Very good! I found that using a little less beer makes it less soupy and more of a side dish....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by Toni   view full review
This was very good...the flavor was GREAT!!!!! I didnt have the right kind of pepper so I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by Hillburger   view full review
Good stuff. I used Sam Addams a pretty heavy beer and it turned out great!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by glorigirl   view full review
I loved this recipe. I'd never added beer to beans before and it was quite tasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2008 by laprimus   view full review
Easy, yummy and inexpensive. Will make it again and again.

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