CUBAN BLACK BEANS

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Trying to work meatless meals into your routine? A pot of hearty, healthy beans makes a satisfying dish -- and leftovers for tomorrow. Use them in Black-Bean Burgers with Pickled Onions or Cheesy Tortillas with Black-Bean Puree.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced medium
2 celery stalks, diced medium
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound dried black beans, soaked according to package instructions and drained
1 dried bay leaf
1 small bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated, stems tied together with kitchen twine and leaves reserved

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Add carrots and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add black beans, 8 cups water, bay leaf, and cilantro stems and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender and liquid is slightly thickened, adding more water to cover if needed, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf and cilantro stems before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g

Zeke Smith
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The beans were bland and mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Shawon Hossain
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These beans were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


arzna theflowkiller
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. My family loves the rich, savory flavor of the beans. I always serve them with rice and a side of plantains.


Fuseini Suliku
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These beans are so flavorful and creamy. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so it's easy to have a delicious meal on the table even on busy weeknights.


Stephanie Morgan
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Not my favorite. I found the beans to be a bit too sweet.


Michelle Ryan
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Meh.


Obaidullah Scharqi
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Delicious! I made these beans for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again.


Imran Bhati
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These beans were easy to make and very tasty. I used them as a side dish for a Cuban-inspired dinner party. Everyone raved about them!


Nansalmaa Oyun
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The beans were bland and mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Zeeshan Abbasi
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These beans were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Makeeba Mccord
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I love this recipe! The beans are always cooked perfectly and they're so flavorful. I always serve them with rice and a side of plantains.


Sandra Suggs
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Definitely a keeper! These beans are so flavorful and versatile. I've used them in tacos, burritos, and even as a soup. They're always a hit.


Caleb Van Der merwe
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Not my favorite. I found the beans to be a bit too sweet.


Mason Navarro
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Meh.


Clarence Smith
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Delicious! I made these beans for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again.


Walter Martin
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These beans were easy to make and very tasty. I used them as a side dish for a Cuban-inspired dinner party. Everyone raved about them!


Biki Yadav
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The beans were bland and mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


vehicle world
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These beans were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Shaher Abuzahra
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beans are so flavorful and creamy. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so it's easy to have a delicious meal on the table even on busy weeknights.


younis younis
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These black beans were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with rice and a side of plantains. My family loved them!


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