My best friend gave me her recipe for Cuban-style black beans. I made minor tweaks to make them in the slow cooker. Serve with white rice for an authentic Cuban meal.
Provided by Vivienne Borchers
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 12h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak black beans in 6 to 8 cups of water, 8 hours to overnight.
- Drain beans. Place in a saucepan and cover with fresh water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Cook until nearly tender, about 40 minutes.
- Combine remaining salt, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, and cumin in a slow cooker. Add black beans and the cooking water.
- Mix well and cook on Low until the beans are tender and cooked through, 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 912.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
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Lara Guitti
lara.guitti@yahoo.comThank you for sharing this recipe! It's a new favorite in our house.
maryan Khan
maryan.khan8@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
Yaretzy Delgadillo
d.yaretzy40@hotmail.comThese beans are so good, I could eat them every day.
kaburu buche
kbuche@gmail.comThis recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for new ways to cook black beans, and this one is definitely a winner.
Blessing Maunganidze
m-b100@gmail.comI love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add whatever spices or vegetables I have on hand.
Krystal Sanders
s_krystal@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the beans are always a hit with my family.
Raj Kishor
rajk50@gmail.comI've never made black beans in the slow cooker before, but this recipe made it so easy.
Hossam Tarek
t-hossam44@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of black beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and delicious.
Hiii
hiii@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover black beans.
Chantale Earls
c.earls35@yahoo.comThese beans are so versatile. I've used them in tacos, burritos, and even salads.
Kay Britton
b-kay8@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe is. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.
Sheuli Khan
s_khan60@yahoo.com5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.
Nadir Ahmed
a_nadir@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best slow cooker black bean recipe I've ever tried. The beans are so creamy and flavorful.
Kemer Seid
kemer-seid91@hotmail.comDelicious! I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.
Emmy
emmy17@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit! The beans were so tender and flavorful. I served them with rice and a side of grilled chicken.