Cuban Style Black Beans

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans black beans, low sodium variety
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 5 cloves cloves of garlic (I like mine with a lot of garlic, feel free to reduce the garlic)
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 3 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
  • sa

Instructions

1

In large skillet, heat neutral oil, sauté chopped onions, bell peppers, dried oregano and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 5-8 minutes.

2

Pour canned black beans into the pan with liquid. You can also use leftover cooked black beans and ½ cup chicken broth.

3

Add salt and pepper to taste, one bay leaf if you have one and vinegar. Simmer slowly while stirring occasionally.

4

Cook until reaches desired thickness, about 8-10 minutes (add liquid to thin out or reduce to thicken). Optional: Smash the beans with a spoon for a creamy consistency.

5

Serve over rice. Garnish with cotija cheese, hot sauce and cilantro.

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Jun 2022 Added