Cuban-Style Black Beans
These Cuban black beans simmer with onion, red and green bell peppers, garlic, hot green chiles, cumin, paprika, oregano, and bay leaves for a richly spiced, earthy flavor. Balsamic vinegar adds a tangy finish that brightens the beans, making them a hearty choice for a comforting lunch, dinner, or side dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cuban-Style Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Cover the beans with water in a large bowl and soak overnight.
- 2
Rinse the beans and transfer them to a large stockpot. Add the onion, red and green bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, chile peppers, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Test the beans for tenderness. When tender, add the garlic and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Calories 182.91 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.28 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 31.67 g 12%
- Total Fat 3.77 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 178.3 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.49 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 7.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.89 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 518.12 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 58.99 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 38.55 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cuban Style Black Beans is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 182.91 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cuban-Style Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cuban-Style Black Beans?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cuban-Style Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cuban-Style Black Beans healthy?
- Cuban-Style Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 182.91 calories and 7.28 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 178.3 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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