cuban black beans and rice

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57 Pinches
Crescent City, CA
Updated on Apr 17, 2012

This recipe was given to me by a friend who made it for us for a church meeting one night. I love the flavors and make it quite often for my family.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package 16 oz. black beans, picked through and washed
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 medium green pepper
  • 1 medium red pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 dashes tabasco sauce
  • 2 - bay leaves, dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

How To Make cuban black beans and rice

  • Step 1
    Pick through and wash beans. Cover with water in large pot and bring to a boil. Let beans boil 3 minutes and turn heat off. Cover 1 hour and rinse. Re-cover with water and bring to a boil, add 2 Bay Leaves. Set heat to medium and cook until beans are tender, about 3 or 4 hours.
  • Step 2
    Heat olive oil in saute pan. Add onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are tender. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Remove bay leaves from beans. Using a stick blender, blend beans until there are some whole beans and some that are blended. Add Cumin.
  • Step 4
    Add sauteed vegetables, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce. Cook until heated through and add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Step 5
    Serve over cooked rice and cover with grated cheese.

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