Black beans (randelman)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBlack beans, soaked
1Bay leaf
1mediumGreen bell pepper, cut into quarters
cupOlive 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"