Cuban Black Beans In Habanero Sofrito Recipe

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Ingredients:

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cuban black beans
1 lb dried black beans, washed and soaked overnight, drained
1 tsp dried epazote (omit if not available)
1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped .
2 tbsp cidar vinegar
2 tables dry sherry
salt to taste.
habanero sofrito
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 small onions chopped
2 red habanero chiles, seeded and chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano (preferably mexican )
1 tsp cumin, toasted and ground
1 bay leaf
garnish: quartered limes , chopped onion or scallions , cilantro leaves

Directions:

Place soaked, drained Beans and Epazote in a pot with 2 Qts of Water and partially cover. Bring to a boil, lower heat slightly and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. or until beans are almost done.
Heat oil over medium high heat in a heavy sauce pan. Add Onions, Green Peppers, Chiles and sauté until softened. Add Oregano, Cumin and Bay Leaf. Saute for 2 minutes more.
Add Sofrito to the Black Beans. Partially cover and simmer 30 minutes longer.
Stir in Tomatoes, Vinegar and Sherry and season with Salt. Crush some of the beans to release their starch and add body to the liquid Cook uncovered for an additional 10 – 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Serve over yellow (traditional) or white rice and top with chopped scallions or white onion. Garnish with Limes and Cilantro Leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	373.7 Kcal (1565 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.2g	14%
Cholesterol	23.33mg	8%
Sodium	6.96mg	0%
Potassium	1217.96mg	26%
Total Carbs	51.98g	17%
Sugars	3.53g	14%
Dietary Fiber	13.07g	52%
Protein	21.17g	42%
Vitamin C	24.8mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	12.8mg	71%
Calcium	110.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	247.31 Kcal (1035 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.09g	14%
Cholesterol	15.44mg	8%
Sodium	4.61mg	0%
Potassium	806.04mg	26%
Total Carbs	34.4g	17%
Sugars	2.34g	14%
Dietary Fiber	8.65g	52%
Protein	14.01g	42%
Vitamin C	16.4mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	16%
Iron	8.5mg	71%
Calcium	72.9mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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