Black beans (randelman)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBlack beans, soaked
1Bay leaf
1mediumGreen bell pepper, cut into quarters
⅔cupOlive oil
4Garlic cloves, chopped
1largeOnion, chopped
1mediumGreen bell pepper, chopped
3teaspoonsCumin
2tablespoonsCider vinegar
1teaspoonChopped green chili

Directions

SOFRITO

Cook black beans with bay leaf & green pepper until they are very tender & starting to crack open about 2 hours. Add more water as necessary.

SOFRITO: In a skillet, heat the oil, add garlic, onion, bell pepper & cook, stirring until the onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients & mix well.

Add sofrito to the beans, mix well & cok over low heat, covered, until the beans crack open, 30 to 40 minutes. Season to taste & serve.

Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"