Quick Cuban Black Beans

Ingredients

• Black beans

  2 tins

  $2.00

• Onions

  0.5 whole

  $0.15

• Bell pepper

  0.5 whole

  $0.45

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.06

• Olive oil

  1 tbsp

  $0.10

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.01

• Oregano

  0.5 tsp

  $0.02

• Apple Cider Vinegar

  1 tbsp

  $0.04

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Finely dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in both tins of black beans along with their liquid and add the salt.

5. 5

   Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes, gently crushing a spoonful of beans against the side of the pan to thicken the broth.

6. 6

   Stir in the apple cider vinegar, adjust salt to taste, and serve hot.