Cuban-Style Black Beans
A hearty and flavorful Cuban black bean dish made with sautéed vegetables, aromatic spices, and tender black beans simmered to perfection. This classic side dish features the perfect balance of savory and slightly tangy flavors.
6 servings
20 min
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Ingredients
- •¼ cup olive oil
- •1 large onion
- •1 large green bell pepper
- •6 cloves garlic
- •1 tablespoon dried oregano
- •3 cans black beans
- •¾ cup canned vegetable broth or water
- •1½ tablespoons cider vinegar
- •1 teaspoon sugar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and oregano and sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of beans to pan. Using back of fork, mash beans coarsely. Add remaining beans, broth and vinegar and simmer until mixture thickens and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Mix in sugar, if desired. Season beans to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
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