Serve these flavorful black beans over rice, as a sauce for pasta, or with a good loaf of bread.
You will need:
- 1 pound black beans, washed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 minced hot green chile peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, cover beans in water and soak overnight.
Rinse beans and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, red and green bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, chile peppers, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Test beans for tenderness; when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Prep Time: 20 mins/Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins/ Total Time: 9 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 296.3
