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Frijoles Negros con Calabaza

Black beans with calabaza.

Prep25 min
Cook2 h 30 min
Total10 h 55 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving389 kcal
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CubaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Black beans, soaked500 g
  • Water2.5 L
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Vinegar1 tbsp
  • Onion1
  • Green bell pepper1
  • Garlic cloves4
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Oregano1 tsp
  • Bay leaf1
  • Olive oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Calabaza400 g

Method

  1. BeansSimmer beans 2 hours.
  2. SofritoMake sofrito: cook onion, pepper and garlic in oil with cumin and oregano until soft. Mash some beans into the sofrito and stir back in.
  3. FinishAdd sugar and vinegar; simmer until thick.
  4. AddAdd calabaza.

Nutrition per serving

Calories389 kcal
Protein19.8 g
Carbohydrates60.5 g
Fat8.2 g
Fibre14.3 g
Sugar7.2 g
Sodium614 mg
Saturated fat1.1 g
Serving sizeabout 480 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Frijoles Negros con Calabaza take to make?

About 10 h 55 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 2 h 30 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.

How many calories are in Frijoles Negros con Calabaza?

About 389 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 480 g each.

Which allergens does Frijoles Negros con Calabaza contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Frijoles Negros con Calabaza from?

Frijoles Negros con Calabaza is a main course from Cuba. Black beans with calabaza.

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