Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)

Carol Bullock's Note:

Ay Caramba, these are good!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 (10 ounce) cans black beans , liquid drained and reserved
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 green pepper , chopped
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Fry the onion and pepper in a little oil.
2. Add the garlic and saute a little.
3. Introduce a little of the bean liquid until all previous ingredients are soft.
4. Add the beans with the remaining liquid.
5. Add spices and simmer about 30 minutes.
6. Add the vinegar just before serving.
7. These are quite good when served over a bed of rice seasoned with just lime.

Reviews

[Anu]

Fantastic and easy! We don't get black beans here, so I used garbanzo, and it probably gave the dish a completely different taste, but I loved it! I used 1 tsp oil and 1/4 tsp of garlic paste for 2 servings, and used cumin seeds instead of cumin powder. Don't omit the vinegar as it adds a wonderful tartness! I had this with rotis for a great lunch.

[Lumberjackie]

This dish was delicious and easy. It was quite rich, especially considering how healthy it is. I added a seeded jalapeno for spice, and next time I'll leave the seeds in to kick it up a bit. I served this with spanish rice, but I think your suggestion of a simple lime-dressed rice would be better, as it would allow the flavours of the beans to dominate. It wasn't quite perfect for me - but I did forget to add the vinegar, which might bring it to five stars the next time I make it!
UPDATE: I've made this several times now, and the vinegar is key! I use sherry vinegar instead of red wine vinegar, and I add lots of lime juice too.

[MMMuni]

Really good and super easy. I didn't read the recipe correctly and ended up draining my can of beans. Since I didn't have any liquid I substitued with broth and it was still really good.