Puerto Rican Black Beans Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Puerto Rican black beans with this easy recipe. Perfect for a flavorful and hearty meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked black beans.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the soaked black beans, oregano, bay leaf, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to coat the beans with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the black beans simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.
- Once the beans are tender, stir in the apple cider vinegar and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve the Puerto Rican black beans over rice or with your choice of meat or vegetables. Enjoy!