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Dominican Black Beans (Habichuelas Negras)

Enjoy classic Dominican black beans in your own kitchen! Rich and flavorful habichuelas negras guisadas in 5 easy steps.
Dominican Black beans stew Habichuelas negras guisadas
5 from 2 votes
By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 4 people
Calories 515 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15.5 oz can black beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion whole
  • ¼ green bell pepper whole
  • ¼ red bell pepper whole
  • 1 clove garlic mashed, or ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sazon
  • 1 tsp adobo
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • ¼ lime juiced
  • 2 cups water
  • To taste salt

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, combine oil, onion, green and red bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, sofrito, sazon, adobo, oregano, and cilantro.
  • Cook until mixture turns into a paste and cilantro is softening.
  • Add can of beans and water and mix until well combined.
  • Bring to a boil then cover with lid and cook on low for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the cooked bell peppers and onion and blend until smooth. Add back to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Squeeze in lime juice and garnish with cilantro and serve. Buen provecho!

Notes

Store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2-3 months. Defrost in the fridge or microwave, then reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding water if needed, and a squeeze of lime juice to freshen the taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 23.6gProtein: 6.1gFat: 48.4gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 188mgPotassium: 849mgFiber: 10.2gSugar: 5.9gCalcium: 261mgIron: 8mg
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