Seasoned Black Beans with Onion and Pepper

Name: Seasoned Black Beans with Onion and Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 2 cups Dried Black Beans; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 5 whole Garlic; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 0.75 tsp Salt; 1 qt Water; 0.5 cup White Cooking Wine; 0.25 cup White Vinegar

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Brazilian 🇧🇷Cuban 🇨🇺Puerto Rican 🇵🇷Mexican Low-Carb Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Seasoned Black Beans with Onion and Pepper bring together tender legumes simmered with aromatic onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Bay leaves, cumin, and oregano add warmth, while a splash of white wine, vinegar, and olive oil brightens the finish. Serve as a comforting side for dinner or spooned over rice for a satisfying, flavor-packed bowl.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

In a medium stockpot, combine the 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; then lower the heat to low. Simmer, covered, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water as needed so the beans do not dry out or scorch.
2

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