Name: Cuban Black Beans II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Black beans, washed - 1 pound; Olive oil - ¼ cup; Onion, chopped - 1 large; Green bell pepper, chopped - 1 medium; Garlic, peeled and minced - 6 cloves; Water - 5 cups; Tomato paste - 1 (6 ounce) can; Diced pimentos, drained - 1 (4 ounce) jar; Vinegar - 1 tablespoon; Salt - 2 teaspoons; White sugar - 1 teaspoon; Black pepper - 1 teaspoon

Ingredients for - Cuban Black Beans II

1. Black beans, washed 1 pound

2. Olive oil ¼ cup

3. Onion, chopped 1 large

4. Green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium

5. Garlic, peeled and minced 6 cloves

6. Water 5 cups

7. Tomato paste 1 (6 ounce) can

8. Diced pimentos, drained 1 (4 ounce) jar

9. Vinegar 1 tablespoon

10. Salt 2 teaspoons

11. White sugar 1 teaspoon

12. Black pepper 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Cuban Black Beans II

1 . Stage

Place beans in a large saucepan with enough water to cover, and soak 8 hours, or overnight; drain.

2 . Stage

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender.

3 . Stage

Into the onion mixture, stir the drained beans, water, tomato paste, pimentos, and vinegar. Season with salt, sugar, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.