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Caraotas Negras (Black Beans)
Recipes
Caraotas Negras (Black Beans)
6 servings
about 2 hours total (Active 15 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry black beans
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 oz diced ham
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Steps

    1. Place beans in large stockpot and cover with water by 2 inches, then bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
    2. Chop onion and garlic. Heat multicooker on SAUTÉ until hot, then pour in oil. Add ham and onions; cook 5 minutes, stirring often, until onions are translucent and ham is lightly browned. Drain beans.
    3. Add garlic and bay leaf to multicooker pot; cook 1 more minute. Add beans, salt, pepper, and 3 cups fresh water (enough to cover beans by about 2 inches); stir until well blended. Seal lid following manufacturer's instructions; cook on HIGH 25–30 minutes until beans are tender. Let pressure release naturally 5 minutes, then release remaining pressure carefully. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Multicookers vary; adjust time as needed.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 4g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 810mg, Total Carb 48g, Fiber 11g, Total Sugar 4g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 17g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 8%, Iron 20%, Potassium 25%