Cuban Black Beans I

We like these over rice. But they 'd be great all by themselves. Lots of black beans, spices, a splash of balsamic vinegar and other good things are plopped into a pot and simmered until it smells so good, you can 't stand it.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 pound black beans, washed
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 minced hot green chile peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.

Step 2

Rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chile peppers, along with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3

Test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.