Best Caraotas Negras Black Beans Recipes

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VERY SIMPLE BLACK BEANS (CARAOTAS NEGRAS)



Very Simple Black Beans (Caraotas Negras) image

These beans cook down and creat a thick, rich sauce. Good to serve over rice or arepas. From Cooking Light. Recipe edited to increase some seasonings suggested by reviewers.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans 50% reduced sodium black beans, undrained
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, garlic, black pepper, and cumin; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 1 cup water and beans; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.6

CARAOTAS NEGRAS (BLACK BEANS)



Caraotas Negras (Black Beans) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 14h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups black beans, picked over
5 cups cold water
2 tablespoons lard or butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 fresh epazote sprigs

Steps:

  • Soak black beans in enough cold water to cover by 3 inches overnight. Drain. Combine water, lard, garlic and epazote in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender and creamy, about 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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