The Bean Man's Citrus Cuban Black Beans

Vinegar, orange, lime and garlic infuse these vegetarian beans with bold flavor. If you want to pump them up, sauté bacon and stir in at the end.

    Ingredients

    • 12 ouncesdried black beans, soaked overnight or quick soaked
    • 1red onion, chopped
    • 2 teaspoonskosher salt
    • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
    • 2carrots, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoonred wine vinegar
    • 2limes, juiced
    • 1orange, juiced
    • 1red chile pepper, minced
    • 2bay leaves
    • 1 cupchicken or vegetable stock
    • 2 teaspoonscumin
    • Fresh cilantro and sour cream

    Preparation

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    1. Cover soaked dried beans and red onion in water just to cover. Add salt. Bring to a boil and reduce immediately to a low simmer. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour. Add olive oil, garlic, carrots, vinegar, lime juice, orange juice, red chile pepper, and broth. Cook 30-45 minutes.

    2. Add bay leaves and cumin and simmer another 30 minutes or so, or until beans are tender and thick. Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro.

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