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.
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
Directions
- 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.
