Frijoles negros cubanos

Ingredientes

• 1/2 pound Dry Black Beans
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 cups Water
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1 medium White Onion (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Orange Zest
• 1/2 medium onion (sliced)
• 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1/4 spice mix (paprika, cumin, dried oregano, salt, pepper)
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1-2 sprigs fresh oregano

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Prepare The Beans ---

2. 2

   Soak the beans overnight.

3. 3

   Pre-mix the dry spices together in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Pre-heat Instant Pot on medium “saute” settings. Add diced onions and saute 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add 1/4 of the spice mix plus the garlic, mix well, and saute another 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Add the black beans, bell peppers, bay leaf, orange zest, stock, water, and 3/4 of the remaining spice mix. Mix well. Turn off “saute” settings.

7. 7

   Add the lid making sure venting is turned off. Pressure cook for 45 minutes.

8. 8

   --- Make the Sofrito ---

9. 9

   While the beans are cooking, make the sofrito.

10. 10

    Pre-heat a skillet, add oil and quickly (1 minute) saute onions, garlic and peppers with a pinch of the remaining spice mix.

11. 11

    Place ingredients in a food processor. Add fresh oregano and orange juice.

12. 12

    Set aside until beans are finished.

13. 13

    --- Finish the Beans ---

14. 14

    Manually release the pressure on the Instant Pot. Remove lid and return settings back to saute.

15. 15

    Add the sofrito and remaining spice mix to the pot, mix well and allow to cook 20-30 minutes.