Recipe

Cuban Black Beans In Habanero Sofrito Recipe

	Jimrug1 / All my dishes 1 year, 6 months ago These beans are an excellent accompaniment to any tropical style Barbecue. Sofritos are a sautéed mixture of seasonings and finely chopped vegetables, such as onions, garlic, and peppers, used as a flavor base for many Spanish, Caribbean, and Latin... More Prep:45m Cook:120m Servings:6	Jimrug1
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Ingredients

CUBAN BLACK BEANS

1 lb dried Black Beans, washed and soaked overnight, drained

1 Tsp dried Epazote (Omit if not available)

1 Tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped.

2 Tbls Cidar Vinegar

2 Tables Dry Sherry

Salt to taste.

HABANERO SOFRITO

2 Tbls Olive Oil

1 Med Green Bell Pepper, chopped

2 small Onions Chopped

2 Red Habanero Chiles, seeded and chopped

4 large cloves Garlic, minced

1 Tsp Oregano (Preferably Mexican)

1 Tsp Cumin, toasted and ground

1 Bay Leaf

Garnish: Quartered Limes, Chopped Onion or Scallions, Cilantro Leaves

Directions

Place soaked, drained Beans and Epazote in a pot with 2 Qts of Water and partially cover. Bring to a boil, lower heat slightly and cook for 1 ½ - 2 hrs. or until beans are almost done.

Heat oil over medium high heat in a heavy sauce pan. Add Onions, Green Peppers, Chiles and sauté until softened. Add Oregano, Cumin and Bay Leaf. Saute for 2 minutes more.

Add Sofrito to the Black Beans. Partially cover and simmer 30 minutes longer.

Stir in Tomatoes, Vinegar and Sherry and season with Salt. Crush some of the beans to release their starch and add body to the liquid Cook uncovered for an additional 10 – 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning before serving.

Serve over yellow (traditional) or white rice and top with chopped scallions or white onion. Garnish with Limes and Cilantro Leaves.

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Comments

jenniferbyrdez 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Yeah baby. Love black beans.

crabhappychick 1 year, 6 months ago said:
My family just loves beans! Baked beans, pinto beans, black beans, lima beans, green beans (starting to sound like Forest Gump!), and these are going to be made this weekend!

lunasea 1 year, 6 months ago said:
A Habanero Sofrito? Wow. I love sofrito and this is a kicked up version. I add baking soda to my cooking of the dried beans, too. A total must. Salt really wrecks those babies during cooking...I think it not only makes the skins tough, but it makes the beans harder than you'd want them. Excellent tip....this sounds wonderful. I love the fruity, spicy, and earthiness of this tasty dish. Thank you, Jim sweetie! ~Vickie

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 6 months ago said:
This is fantastic! We love beans around my house and they may pass out if I did this delicious recipe!

sweetwords 1 year, 5 months ago said:
We like black beans, too. Great recipe!

sas 1 year, 2 months ago said:
This is really good sounding. As I bought a case of habanero this past weekend (processed and jarred them) I am looking for many different ways to use them. This is perfect. Thanks Jim!!! Oh, I can't do the wormseed. Just can't.

angelinaw 11 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I definitely have to try this! Bookmarked and made a list of the ingredients I need to buy. Yummy! High five and thanks for sharing!

mrgresch 5 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Lol, you gotta love it! a habanero soffrito!

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