My Recipes Simple Black Beans

Scott and I both really enjoy the black beans that we get on our visits to our favorite Brazilian restaurant, so I've tried a few recipes to get that same great taste at home. Here is one that we liked from My Recipes. Enjoy!

Simple Black Beans (Caraotas Negras)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
 

• 1 cup chopped onion
 

• 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
 

• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
 

• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
 

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
 

• 1 cup water

• 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, undrained

• 1 (+) tsp. garlic salt (to taste)- Marsha's addition

How to Make It

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar, garlic, black pepper, and cumin; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup water and beans; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar.