Low-Fat Cuban Black Beans Recipe

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Low-Fat Cuban Black Beans
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil or lard in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bellpeppers, onions, scallions, bacon, garlic, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook for 5 minures or until the vegetables are soft but not brown.
  2. Stir in the beans and wine. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the sugar and 1 1/2 cups of the stock or broth. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  3. Puree one-quarter of the bean mixture in a blender. Stir the puree into the simmering beans.
  4. Simmer for 2 minutes more, or until thick but still soupy. If the bean mixture is too thick add, more stock or broth. Season w/ salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 172.06 Kcal (720 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.64g 9%
Cholesterol 8.16mg 3%
Sodium 307.92mg 13%
Potassium 476.05mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.84g 6%
Sugars 4.94g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.27g 13%
Protein 9.42g 19%
Vitamin C 18.7mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 7.5mg 41%
Calcium 43.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.79 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.52g 9%
Cholesterol 3.64mg 3%
Sodium 137.43mg 13%
Potassium 212.46mg 10%
Total Carbs 8.41g 6%
Sugars 2.21g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 13%
Protein 4.21g 19%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 3.3mg 41%
Calcium 19.6mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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