Side DishMain Course

Cuban Frijoles Negros

Name: Cuban Frijoles Negros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: cuban, latin_american
Ingredients: 425 g black beans canned, rinsed and drained; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 0.5 pcs green bell pepper finely chopped; 4 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp cumin ground; 0.5 tsp oregano dried; 1 pcs bay leaf; 1.5 cup vegetable broth; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

These Cuban black beans are a flavorful and hearty side dish, traditionally served with rice. They are simmered with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a rich and satisfying vegan option. This recipe yields a deeply savory and slightly creamy texture.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 158 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

425 gblack beans, canned, rinsed and drained
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
0.5 pcsgreen bell pepper, finely chopped
4 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspolive oil
1 tspcumin, ground
0.5 tsporegano, dried
1 pcsbay leaf
1.5 cupvegetable broth
1 tbspapple cider vinegar
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Equipment

measuring cups · pot · measuring spoons · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat olive oil in a medium pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
About 7 min
3
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano; cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Add the rinsed and drained black beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot.
About 1 min
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
About 50 min
Cook’s note: If the mixture becomes too dry, add a splash more broth or water.
6
Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
7
Stir in the apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
9
Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 158kcal
Protein: 7.3g
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 5.1g
Fibre: 6.6g
Sugar: 2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover frijoles negros in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.