Cuban-Style Black Beans

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Resting Time:

8 hours

Total Duration:

9 hours 50 minutes

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound black beans, washed
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 minced hot green chile peppers
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

Soak the beans in water overnight in a large bowl.
Drain the beans and transfer them to a large stock pot. Add the onion, red and green bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, chile peppers, and enough water to cover the beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Check the beans for tenderness. Once tender, stir in the garlic and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

296	Calories
2g	Fat
56g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 11mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 13g	48%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 18g	35%
Vitamin C 80mg	89%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1326mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Evaluation :

5/5