Quick Cuban Style Black Beans

About This Recipe

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

Instructions

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