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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Black beans, soaked
1 Bay leaf
1 md Green bell pepper, cut into
-- quarters
-----SOFRITO-----
2/3 c Olive oil
4 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 md Green bell pepper, chopped
3 ts Cumin
2 tb Cider vinegar
1 t Chopped green chili
Cook black beans with bay leaf & green pepper until
they are very tender & starting to crack open about 2
hours. Add more water as necessary.
SOFRITO: In a skillet, heat the oil, add garlic,
onion, bell pepper & cook, stirring until the onion is
translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the rest of the
ingredients & mix well.
Add sofrito to the beans, mix well & cok over low
heat, covered, until the beans crack open, 30 to 40
minutes. Season to taste & serve.
Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"
