Cuban Style Black Beans

Sofrito…… I love the sound of the word and what it does for the flavor of food. Many Cuban dishes use a sofrito as their basis. The sofrito consists of onion, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and ground pepper quick-fried in olive oil. It is used when cooking black beans, tomato sauces, grilled meats and stews and it’s what makes the food have the uniquely Cuban flavor that is so recognizable. 

When I think of these beans one thought leads to another and it reminds me of our friends Martha and Jose and the great times we have had lingering over conversation and wine while these beans simmer on the stove. They can simmer for hours if you get lost in your stories, just add more chicken broth and let the stories flow. 

Cuban Style Black Beans

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp oregano
2 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro (more to taste)
1 package Goya Sazon – no salt
1 cup chicken broth ( add more depending on thickness desired)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro and some for garnish on top
Cotija Cheese

Directions:

Saute onions, garlic, bell pepper in olive oil in a large deep skillet until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle in the oregano and  saute 1 minute. Add black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, chicken broth and Goya Sazon packet. Simmer until flavors meld together, at least 30 minutes. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and cotija cheese.

Cuban Style Black Beans
Yields 8
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112 calories
20 g
0 g
1 g
7 g
0 g
155 g
92 g
2 g
0 g
0 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
155g
Yields
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 92mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 7g
29%
Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
7%
Vitamin C
22%
Calcium
3%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  2. 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  3. 1/2 cup chopped onion
  4. 1 tsp oregano
  5. 2 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  6. 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  7. 2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro (more to taste)
  8. 1 package Goya Sazon - no salt
  9. 1 cup chicken broth ( add more depending on thickness desired)
  10. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and some for garnish on top
  11. Cotija Cheese
Instructions
  1. Saute onions, garlic, bell pepper in olive oil in a large deep skillet until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle in the oregano and saute 1 minute.
  2. Add black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, chicken broth and Goya Sazon packet.
  3. Simmer until flavors meld together, at least 30 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and cotija cheese.
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calories
112
fat
1g
protein
7g
carbs
20g
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