Very Simple Black Beans (Caraotas Negras)

Name: Very Simple Black Beans (Caraotas Negras)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup water; 2 (15 ounce) cans 50% reduced sodium black beans, undrained; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Submitted by Chef PotPie

"These beans cook down and creat a thick, rich sauce. Good to serve over rice or arepas. From Cooking Light. Recipe edited to increase some seasonings suggested by reviewers."

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photo by Charlotte J

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
³⁄₄ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons minced garlic
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup water
2 (15 ounce) cans 50% reduced sodium black beans, undrained
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, garlic, black pepper, and cumin; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in 1 cup water and beans; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar.

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Reviews

I like the undertone flavor the red pepper gave the beans. I made as written and don't think I'd change anything. I'm going to use mine wrapped in tortillas tonight. Made for ZWT - Central & South America

Charlotte J
I would also add additional seasonings as the beans were only mildly seasoned as the recipe is written. Very simple to make, as promised.

iris5555
Very east and tasty. I may increase the seasonings a bit next time (personal preference). The beans were served over brown rice. Made for ZWT4 P.S. I've just had the leftovers for dinner and these beans are even better the next day.

Dreamer in Ontario

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Chef PotPie

Southworth, Washington

One of the old time founding members of Recipezaar. I live in Port Orchard, Washington. I LOVE to cook and bake nearly everything! I HATE to see people join the site, have no published recipes, but rag on another cook in a review on a recipe they haven't even tried or didn't follow. Oh, and I hate cilantro, too. :)

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