Cuban Black Beans I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound black beans, washed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 minced hot green chile peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 13 hrs 50 mins


• in a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.
• rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot. add onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chile peppers, along with water to cover. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. salt and pepper to taste.