Victor'S Cafe 52 Cuban Black Beans And Rice

Victor'S Cafe 52 Cuban Black Beans And Rice


1. Wash beans. Soak them in water with 1 large green pepper, sliced, until tender, about 8 hours. Cook beans in same water for 45 minutes.

2. In medium skillet, saute sliced onion and remaining green pepper in 2/3 cup olive oil. Once soft, add this to the beans with salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and sugar. Simmer for 1 hour.

3. Add vinegar and wine; simmer for another hour.

4. Meanwhile, in a flat pan, heat 3 T. oil. Fry garlic until it is light brown, then remove garlic from oil and discard.

5. Add water and salt to the oil in pan and bring to a boil. Add rice immediately.

6. Lower flame, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.

7. When ready to serve beans, stir in 2 t. olive oil and serve the beans over white rice.

8. This recipe can be halved easily or the leftovers can be frozen.

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