Cuban Black Beans
These Cuban black beans come together quickly with canned beans, giving you delicious, homemade flavor without the long soak and cook time!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup finely minced yellow onion
- ½ cup finely minced green bell pepper
- ½ cup finely minced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 (15-ounce) cans drained black beans
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then add in ½ cup finely minced yellow onion, ½ cup finely minced green bell pepper, and ½ cup finely minced red bell pepper. Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant. Then, add in 2 (15-ounce) cans drained black beans, ½ cup vegetable broth, 1 bay leaf, ⅓ cup chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Bring the mix to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the beans from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Serve fresh.
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Notes
Originally Posted Jun 22, 2023
Updated April 3, 2025
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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