Cuban Black Beans II

Per serving

172.3kcal
6.6гProteins
7.3гFats
22.1гCarbs

A Cuban lady down the street made these every Wednesday...wonderful stuff! She served the beans over a bowl of hot rice, and garnished them with salsa, a little sour cream, and shredded cheese. It was also good without the dairy products. Can substitute canned, rinsed beans to cut cooking time.

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • black beans1 lb

    washed

  • olive oil1⁄4 cup
  • onion1

    chopped

  • green bell pepper1

    chopped

  • garlic cloves6

    peeled and minced

  • water5 cups
  • tomato paste1 can
  • diced pimentos1 jar

    drained

  • vinegar1 tablespoon
  • salt2 teaspoons
  • white sugar1 teaspoon
  • black pepper1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Place beans in a large saucepan with enough water to cover, and soak 8 hours, to overnight; drain.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and sauté onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender.

  3. 3

    Into the onion mixture, stir the drained beans, water, tomato paste, pimentos, and vinegar. Season with salt, sugar, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.

Source: food.com
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