Black Beans

Cooking Venezuelan

Ingredients for Black Beans

• 2 cups black beans
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• - Salt to taste

Preparation of Black Beans

1. Wash the beans and soak them in cold water, 2-4 hours. Add enough water to cover the beans and cook 2 hours or until tender.

2. In a frying pan heat the oil and sauté the onion and red pepper until soft. Add the garlic, cumin, sugar and sauté for some minutes; stir into the beans. Season with salt to taste, and cook, partially covered, over low heat for 30 minutes. The beans will be quite dry. Serve as a side dish or with Pabellón Caraqueño.