EASY CUBAN BLACK BEANS

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Canned beans and puree help make this recipe quick and easy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, finely diced
4 cans black beans with juice (15 1/2 ounces each )
1 1/2 cups canned black-bean puree
5 dried bay leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons finely diced red pepper, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium stockpot set over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers; cook until onions are soft but still translucent, about 25 minutes.
  • Add black beans, black-bean puree, bay leaves, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper; stir.
  • Cook mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar and cilantro. Garnish with more cilantro and the red pepper, if desired.

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