Frijoles Negros Cubanos

Cuban Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 bolsa de frijoles negros (bag of black beans, 16oz)
• 1 cebolla picada (diced yellow onion)
• 1 pimiento verde cortado en cubitos (green bell pepper sliced, then cubed)
• 1 hora de laurel (bay leaf)
• 1/2 cucharadita de comino (1/2 tsp cumin seed or 1/4 tsp ground cumin)
• 4 dientes de ajo picados (garlic cloves minced)
• 6 tazas de aqua (cups of water)
• 1/4 taza de de vinagre de manzana (1/4 c. apple cider vinegar) 
• Olive oil
• Kosher Salt 
• Pepper

Method

1. Soak frijoles overnight with a teaspoon of salt, then drain
2. Sauté onions and pepper with 1 Tbsp of olive oil until soft 
3. Add garlic, bay leaf, and cumin, then sauté until aromatic
4. Combine all ingredients into a pressure cooker 
5. Add fresh water, 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and 1 Tbsp of salt
6. Pressure cook on high for 10 mins, followed by a 15 mins natural release
7. Remove 1 cup of beans and blend, then add back to the pot to thicken
8. Add apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste

¡Disfruta<! 
Enjoy!