Felicias Slow Cooker Black Beans

My best friend gave me her recipe for Cuban-style black beans. I made minor tweaks to make them in the slow cooker. Serve with white rice for an authentic Cuban meal.

Step: 1

Soak black beans in 6 to 8 cups of water, 8 hours to overnight.

Step: 2

Drain beans. Place in a saucepan and cover with fresh water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Cook until nearly tender, about 40 minutes.

Step: 3

Combine remaining salt, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, and cumin in a slow cooker. Add black beans and the cooking water.

Step: 4

Mix well and cook on Low until the beans are tender and cooked through, 4 to 6 hours.

Per Serving: 225 calories; protein 12.8g; carbohydrates 39.3g; fat 2.6g; sodium 912.4mg.

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