Vegan Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
4 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 1½ cup of dried black beans ((260g))
- 6 cups of water ((1.42 litres))
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp coconut oil ((44ml) can use olive oil)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper ((5g))
- 2 tsp cumin ((10g))
- 2 tsp oregano ((10g))
- 1 tsp pink salt ((5g))
- 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar ((15g))
- 1 tbsp raw cane sugar ((15g) optional, can use coconut sugar )
- additional pink salt and black pepper to taste, if needed
Method
- Start by rinsing the beans several times before leaving them to soak overnight in a large pot or bowl of water (not the 6 cups of water).
- The next day drain off the dark coloured water and replenish with the 6 cups of water (add the beans to a large pot if you have used a bowl during the soaking process).
- Add the bay leaves and a tablespoon of coconut oil to the pot.
- Bring the water to the boil then reduce the heat to medium and simmer with the lid on until they soften (this may take up to 1-1 ½ hours).
- Once the beans have cooked, they should be soft to the touch (use the back of a spoon, to determine tenderness) if ready, it will mash with ease.
- Prepare the sofrito by sautéing the garlic, onions and bell peppers in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil on medium heat until soft and translucent.
- Season the sofrito mix with the black pepper, oregano, cumin and pink salt then stir.
- Once the onions have turned translucent, transfer the contents into the large saucepan with the black beans and stir.
- Use a ladle to extract some of the beans (about ¾ cups worth) and mash them before returning them to the pot. This will help to create a thick bean sauce.
- Stir in the cider vinegar (and sugar if you are using) before reducing to low-medium heat.
- Put the lid on the pot and allow to simmer until the beans start to thicken up (anything from 45 minutes- 1hour). Feel free to mash some more beans during the time of simmering for further thickening or add a splash of water if required.
- Do a taste test and adjust for additional seasoning if required
- Discard the bay leaves and serve accordingly