Black beans (randelman)

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Black beans, soaked
1 Bay leaf
1 medium Green bell pepper, cut into quarters
cup Olive oil
4 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 large Onion, chopped
1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
3 teaspoons Cumin
2 tablespoons Cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Chopped green chili

Directions

SOFRITO

Cook black beans with bay leaf & green pepper until they are very tender & starting to crack open about 2 hours. Add more water as necessary.

SOFRITO: In a skillet, heat the oil, add garlic, onion, bell pepper & cook, stirring until the onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients & mix well.

Add sofrito to the beans, mix well & cok over low heat, covered, until the beans crack open, 30 to 40 minutes. Season to taste & serve.

Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"

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