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tender black beans served over a bed of rice

The Best Cuban Beans

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Quick, easy, budget-friendly Cuban Beans is a great meal for busy days! Everyone will love it and it is perfect for leftovers!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, or Coconut Oil
  • 3 15.5 oz cans Black Beans undrained, or half-drained
  • 1 10 oz can Tomatoes and Chilies
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper any color, diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seed
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat, and then saute onions and peppers until onions are translucent and soft.
  • Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add spices and stir constantly to avoid burning them. Stir for 30 seconds to "sweat" the spices.
  • Add the beans and canned tomatoes with chilies, and bring to a simmer.
  • Drop the heat to medium and simmer for 20-30 minutes to heat through the ingredients and incorporate flavors.
  • Serve over a bed of warm rice and enjoy!
    *I like to add 1/2 turmeric to my rice while it cooks to give the pretty yellow color. Add salsa, hot sauce, cheese, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips or anything else you like!