Quick Cuban Style Black Beans

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 25 minutes

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

Directions

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

• Serving Size: 1 /2 cup
• Calories: 114 kcal
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6 g
• Protein: 7 g