Frijoles Negros Cubanos
Cuban Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1 bolsa de frijoles negros (bag of black beans, 16oz)
- 1 cebolla picada (diced yellow onion)
- 1 pimiento verde cortado en cubitos (green bell pepper sliced, then cubed)
- 1 hora de laurel (bay leaf)
- 1/2 cucharadita de comino (1/2 tsp cumin seed or 1/4 tsp ground cumin)
- 4 dientes de ajo picados (garlic cloves minced)
- 6 tazas de aqua (cups of water)
- 1/4 taza de de vinagre de manzana (1/4 c. apple cider vinegar)
- Olive oil
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
Method
- Soak frijoles overnight with a teaspoon of salt, then drain
- Sauté onions and pepper with 1 Tbsp of olive oil until soft
- Add garlic, bay leaf, and cumin, then sauté until aromatic
- Combine all ingredients into a pressure cooker
- Add fresh water, 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and 1 Tbsp of salt
- Pressure cook on high for 10 mins, followed by a 15 mins natural release
- Remove 1 cup of beans and blend, then add back to the pot to thicken
- Add apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste
¡Disfruta< !
Enjoy!
