CUBAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried black beans
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Ten to fifteen 3-inch cilantro stems, tied in a bundle
3 bay leaves
1 onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the beans with the baking soda in 10 cups of water for about 3 hours. Rinse and drain.
  • Add the beans to a Dutch oven and add 10 cups fresh water, along with the olive oil, cumin, oregano, sugar, vinegar, cilantro stems, bay leaves and onion. Simmer until the beans are soft, about 2 hours. Add 2 teaspoons of salt (or more to taste) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Keith Kinuthia
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I'm so happy I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover black beans.


mahar usama
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These beans are a great source of protein and fiber.


Zahe Ahmed
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I love that this recipe is gluten-free and vegan.


Marvin Hopkins
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These beans are so flavorful, I don't even need to add any additional seasonings.


keonn collins
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I'm always looking for new ways to use black beans, and this recipe is a great one.


Irshad Mashee
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These beans are perfect for a potluck or party.


Raihan Mia
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I've never made black beans before, but this recipe made it so easy.


Ichrak Ferchichi
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These beans are so good, I could eat them every day.


Shipon Dash
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for black beans.


Chad Hutson
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These beans are the perfect side dish for any Mexican or Cuban meal.


Elodia Zamfirescu
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I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle peppers add to these beans.


Tofik Muhaba
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I've made this recipe with both canned and dried black beans, and both versions are delicious. The canned beans are more convenient, but the dried beans have a slightly better flavor.


Touch With Artificial Intelligence
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These beans are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're healthy and filling.


Jimmy Kesh
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I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and flavorful bean recipes. This one is definitely a keeper.


Jordan Youngblood
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I can find at any grocery store.


Jose Ruvalcaba
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These beans are so easy to make, and they're so versatile. I've used them in tacos, burritos, and even salads.


Faishary Benzima
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I'm not usually a fan of black beans, but these were delicious. The spices really give them a great flavor.


regular carmine
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These black beans are amazing! I made them for a party, and they were the first thing to go. Everyone loved them.


Paul Goodluck
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect for spooning over rice or tacos.


Sk Rahin
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These beans were so flavorful and easy to make! I used canned black beans, and they still turned out great. I will definitely be making this recipe again.