Main Dishes

Cuban Black Beans: Frijoles Negros Using the Rice Cooker

Vanessa B
March 14, 2014
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Black beans Frijoles negros , howver you call it, it is serious business in Cuban culture. Cuban black beans over a mound of white rice was a childhood staple in our food traditions growing up. I’m happy to say, they are one of my kids’ favorite foods too. I don’t even know what I’d do if they didn’t like beans!

8
1lb dried black beans

10 cups water

Olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed

Salt/Pepper

Oregano

Sugar

Cumin, ground

Bay leaf

2 tablespoons vinegar

1/2 cup Holland House White Cooking Wine
Making Frijoles Negros or Cuban Black Beans can be made easier with a rice cooker. In a large sauce pot, cover dry black beans with water and let them stand overnight, or until beans are swollen. Drain the...
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Nutritions

Calories
85

Sodium
105mg
4% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
3g
15% DV
DinnerBoiled