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Quick Cuban Style Black Beans

4.84 from 141 votes

These are my go-to Cuban Style Black Beans when I want a quick side dish from canned beans to go with rice and steak, pernil, chicken and more.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1/2 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 scallions
2 tbsp red bell pepper
3 tbsp cilantro
15 oz can black beans (do not drain (I prefer Goya))
1/2 cup water (or more if needed)
1 bay leaf
few pinches cumin (to taste)
pinch oregano
1 tsp red wine vinegar
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper of food processor.
Add oil to a medium-sized pot on medium heat.
Add vegetables to the pot and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
Add beans, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and cover, simmer about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (adjust water as needed).
Taste for salt and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 114kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 3g, Fiber: 6g

- WW Points: 1

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