{"id":"63a31651-c265-4b29-a5c4-a996e8af38ce","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/63a31651-c265-4b29-a5c4-a996e8af38ce","source_url":"https://www.foodandwine.com/cuban-black-beans-6414888","title":"Cuban Black Beans","description":"These vegetarian Cuban-style black beans are slow-cooked with aromatics and mixed with sofrito for a deeply flavorful, comforting pot of beans that you can use in a variety of ways.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12 cups","total_time":"PT675M","image_url":"https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/guYTzzashwmSRr51dSh7uB1iNNk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/FAW-cuban-black-beans-hero-01-3eca78d4ceda4d36b627dd9e4b734d79.jpg","archive":{"provider":"wayback","snapshot_url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260331134433id_/https://www.foodandwine.com/cuban-black-beans-6414888","original_url":"https://www.foodandwine.com/cuban-black-beans-6414888","captured_at":"2026-03-31T13:44:33.000Z"},"ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed","item":"dried black beans, picked over and rinsed","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 green bell pepper, quartered lengthwise","item":"green bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"quartered lengthwise"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"water","item":"water"},{"text":"1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil","item":"plus 2 tablespoons olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow pepper, minced","item":"red, 1 green and 1 yellow pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"yellow bell pepper","item":"yellow bell pepper"},{"text":"1 large white onion, minced","item":"large white onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tablespoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon oregano","item":"oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Salt","item":"Salt"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Gather the ingredients."},{"number":2,"text":"Put black beans, quartered green pepper, and bay leaves in a large saucepan; add 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to low, partially cover saucepan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Remove and discard green pepper pieces and bay leaves."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Add minced bell peppers and onion; cook over medium until softened, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, and tomato paste."},{"number":4,"text":"Cook garlic in remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low until golden brown."},{"number":5,"text":"When beans are tender, add sautéed pepper mixture and garlic in its oil. Season with salt and simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend flavors."},{"number":6,"text":"Cover and refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:05:31.744747+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:05:31.744747+00:00"}