Cuban-Style Black Beans from a Can

Canned Goya black beans get a Cuban-style upgrade with sautéed onion, green pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a splash of red wine vinegar. 

 

Ingredients:

1 15 oz can black beans (do not drain)

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 onion, finely chopped

 2 Tablespoons green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 Tablespoons, cilantro

1/4 teaspoon sugar 

1/2 cup water (or more if needed)

1-2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon of cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

1-2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

S & P to taste

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion and green pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook about 30 seconds. Pour in the black beans with their liquid. Add water, sugar, cilantro and red wine vinegar. Simmer gently 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Lightly mash about a half cup beans against the side of the pan to thicken. Taste and add salt, pepper, and more vinegar if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve with white rice.