Easy Cuban Black Beans

Black beans are a staple in Cuban cuisine and are often served with rice as part of the traditional dish called ‘Moros y Cristianos’.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 13.

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Easy Cuban Black Beans

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Cuban Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 4 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black beans.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic cloves. Sauté until softened.
4. Add cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Add black beans and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
7. Remove bay leaf before serving.
8. Serve hot with rice or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 1g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.