Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

4 points for 1/2 cup of brown rice and 1/2 cup of beans

I found this recipe on www.allrecipes.com. A couple of weeks ago, the news coming out of Cuba inspired me to find a Cuban recipe. This passed the "Jeff test" so I think this is now in my reprotare. This picture actually came from the 2nd time I made these beans. I used a pound of dry black beans instead of canned.

Ingredients

• 2 cans black beans (or 1 pound of dry black beans)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bay leaf
• 1.5 tsp paprika
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1 Tbl dried oregano
• 1 large jalapeno, diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cu balsamic vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions (canned beans)

• Prepare rice according to package directions*
• If you are using canned beans, it really doesn't get any easier. Just add everything to a pot, stir and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
• Serve over rice

This picture was taken when I prepared this using canned beans.

Directions (dry beans)

• I use the quick soak method, which basically is after beans are rinsed and sorted, add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• Drain water from beans, add 6 cups of fresh water, then add all other ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
• While beans are cooking, prepare rice according to package directions*
• Serve over rice

*Note: see my posts about preparing rice, here and here.