Black Beans

3 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 2 hours

257 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	black beans	soaked
1	each	bay leaf
1	medium	green bell pepper	cut into quarters

Sofrito
2/3	cup	olive oil
4	each	garlic cloves	chopped
1	large	onion	chopped
1	medium	green bell pepper	chopped
3	teaspoons	cumin
2	tablespoons	cider vinegar
1	teaspoon	green chili pepper	chopped

Directions

Cook black beans with bay leaf and green pepper until they are very tender and starting to crack open, about 2 hours.

Add more water as necessary.

In a skillet, heat the oil, add garlic, onion, bell pepper andamp; cook, stirring until the onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Add sofrito to the beans, mix well and cook over low heat, covered, until the beans crack open, 30 to 40 minutes.

Season to taste and serve.

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Beans and Grains

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 132g

Amount per Serving

Calories 257 65% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g	29%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	13%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	24%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	45%
Calcium	4%		Iron	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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