Cuban-Style Black Beans

Name: Cuban-Style Black Beans
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Cuban
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 medium white onions, halved lengthwise; 2 medium green bell peppers, halved; 4 bay leaves, divided; 8 cups cold water; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; Chopped cilantro (optional); Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

Cook:1h 30min

Finish this Cuban-style black beans recipe with a vibrant, garlicky sofrito. The black beans cook in less than half the usual time thanks to the pressure cooker.

Updated at: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 06:30:32 GMT