Recipe Of The Week 3/17: Cuban Style Black Beans

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 scallions
• 2 tbsp red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp cilantro
• 15 oz can black beans, do not drain
• 1/2 cup water, or more if needed
• 1 bay leaf
• few pinches cumin, to taste
• pinch oregano
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

• Chop onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro in a mini chopper of food processor.
• Add oil to a medium-sized pot on medium heat.
• Add vegetables to the pot and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add beans, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and cover, simmer about 15 minutes stirring occasionally (adjust water as needed).
• Taste for salt and serve.

Meal Plan Check Boxes:

1 Protein
1/2 Fat
1 vegetable

Nutritional Facts: 1/2 cup, Calories: 114 kcal, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 7 g, Fat: 3 g, Fiber: 6 g

Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/quick-and-deliciouso-cuban-style-black/#recipe