caraotas negras
From "The Book Of Latin American Cooking" by Elisabeth Lamber Ortiz.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr 40 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 - red bell pepper or 2 pimientos, seeded and chopped
- 4 - garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- - salt
How To Make caraotas negras
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Step 1Wash and pick over the beans. Put the beans to soak for 2 to 4 hours in a saucepan in enough cold water to cover by 2 inches.
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Step 2Add enough water to cover the beans by 1 inch as they will have absorbed much of the soaking water. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook until the beans are tender, about 2 hours.
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Step 3In a skillet heat the oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper until both are soft. Add the garlic, cumin, sugar, and the pimientos, if using instead of bell pepper. Sauté for a minute or two, then stir into the beans.
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Step 4Season with salt to taste, and cook, partially covered, over low heat for 1/2 hour longer.
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Step 5The beans will be quite dry.
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