Quick Cuban Black Beans
Servings 2 -4
Ingredients
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sweet yellow onion finely diced
- 2 tbsp green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 large clove of garlic minced
- Two dashes of cumin
- Dash of oregano
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 14 oz can of black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion, green pepper, and green onion and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add the can of rinsed and drained black beans along with the bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and 1/4 cup of water.
- Cook until boiling then reduce the heat to low and cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Add cilantro. Serve. Enjoy!