Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)

This family recipe for frijoles negros (Cuban black beans) has been passed down for generations and is perfect with white rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 309 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (preferably non-seasoned)
• 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
• 2 pinches salt, or to taste
• 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder to taste
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
• 0.125 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine black beans in a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, sugar, bay leaf, sazon seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cover pot and simmer until flavors are well combined and onions and bell peppers are cooked thoroughly, 8 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove lid and adjust seasoning.