Black Beans

Black beans cooked with onion, green pepper and garlic, seasoned with bay leaves, salt, cumin, and oregano. White wine and vinegar give these beans a nice little bite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups dry black beans, soaked overnight
• 1 quart cold water, or as needed
• ½ cup white cooking wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium stockpot, combine soaked beans (see Editor's Note), water, onion, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, salt, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary so that the beans don't dry out or scorch.

Step 2

When beans are tender, stir in wine, vinegar, and olive oil.