Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)
This traditional Cuban side dish features tender black beans simmered in an aromatic sofrito with peppers, onions, and garlic. It's a comforting and flavorful accompaniment to many meals, especially rice.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 158 kcal
Allergen information: may contain sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gblack bean, canned, rinsed and drained
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 cupvegetable broth
- 1 tbspred wine vinegar
- 1 tspground cumin
- 0.5 tspdried oregano
- 1 pcsbay leaf
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the rinsed and drained black beans, vegetable broth, red wine vinegar, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
About 2 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
About 50 min
Cook’s note: The beans should become very tender and the liquid should slightly thicken.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard it.
About 1 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You might want a little more salt or vinegar.
- 8
Serve the frijoles negros warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Cook’s note: Excellent with white rice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 158.4kcal
- Protein
- 7.2g
- Carbs
- 21.8g
- Fat
- 5.3g
- Fibre
- 6.4g
- Sugar
- 2.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover frijoles negros in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if too thick.
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