CUBAN BLACK BEANS

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This hearty side dish starts with sofrito, a combination of finely minced onions and green peppers. The tomato puree and sherry give the beans a distinctive flavor.-Nena Linares, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dried black beans, rinsed
1 bay leaf
3 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1/2 cup sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Place beans in a large saucepan; add 6 cups water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato puree, sherry, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Drain beans; discard bay leaf. Stir beans into tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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