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Cuban Black Beans

A delightful "beans and rice budget" meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings - 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Caribbean Jerk seasoning (or less if you don't want any kick at all)
  • 1 lb. dry black beans
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Brown or white rice, as side dish
  • Fresh veggies, as side dish

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and saute the chopped red onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic with the Jerk seasoning for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the dry beans, chicken stock plus 6 cups hot water.
  • Bring to bubbling, then float in the cilantro sprigs and pour in the vinegar and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to boil over medium heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cook another 15 minutes, if the beans aren't soft yet. Once beans are softened, remove the cilantro sprigs and spoon over rice.
  • Cook rice, as directed.
  • Prepare veggies.
  • Serve Cuban Black Beans and Rice with veggies.