Abuela’s Black Beans

A classic Cuban-inspired black bean dish, simmered with peppers, onions, olives, and spices. Delicious over rice.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 850 g cooked black beans (2 cans, drained and rinsed, or freshly cooked)
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 45 ml olive oil
• 45 ml vinegar
• ¾ tsp oregano
• ¾ tsp cumin
• 8–10 green olives, pitted and chopped

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
2. Stir in beans, vinegar, oregano, cumin, and olives.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Garnish with chopped onion or a dollop of vegan sour cream.
5. Serve with rice and fried plantains.