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Cuban Black Beans - Sweet Tea & Thyme
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Black Beans / Frijoles Negros

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Veggies
Cuisine: Hispanic
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Britt Anne

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cans 15.5 oz each black beans, one drained
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ large yellow onion sliced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Set a pot on medium heat and pour in vegetable oil. Saute bell pepper and onion slices to gain a little color, about 3 minutes Add garlic and let cook briefly, maybe ten seconds, then dump in beans with one can's liquid.
  • Add cumin and stir, then raise heat to medium high. Allow to come to a simmer, then take the heat to low and cook for thirty minutes. Don't let the liquid run out (it shouldn't be hot enough to boil)
  • After thirty minutes kitchen should be very fragrant, add salt and pepper to taste and the lime juice.
  • Serve with white rice or cilantro lime rice.