Best Cuban Refried Beans Recipes

QUICK CUBAN STYLE BLACK BEANS

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These are my go-to Cuban Style Black Beans when I want a quick side dish from canned beans to go with rice and steak, pernil, chicken and more.

Provided by Gina

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1/2 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 scallions
2 tbsp red bell pepper
3 tbsp cilantro
15 oz can black beans (do not drain (I prefer Goya))
1/2 cup water (or more if needed)
1 bay leaf
few pinches cumin (to taste)
pinch oregano
1 tsp red wine vinegar
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper of food processor.
Add oil to a medium-sized pot on medium heat.
Add vegetables to the pot and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
Add beans, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and cover, simmer about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (adjust water as needed).
Taste for salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 cup, Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 6 g

CUBAN BEANS

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups water
2 cups dried red beans
2 ham hocks
3 tablespoons oil
2 white onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Steps:

In a large pot add water, beans and ham hocks. Boil for 45 minutes until tender.
In a medium saucepan add oil, onions, garlic, peppers, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper and saute until translucent, do not brown.
When bean mixture has reduced by 1/2, add the onion saute mixture and the salt. Continue to reduce until water is level with bean mixture. Hold warm for service.

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