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Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
photo credit: Ev Thomas
This delicious dish uses two specialty Mexican ingredients, avocado leaves and epazote.
Recipe By:
Theepicentre.com
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Mexican Beans and Rice
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Ingredients
1/2
lb
salt pork (optional)
1
large
onion, chopped
3
cloves
garlic, minced
2 1/2
cups
dried black beans (about 1lb)
1
tsp
epazote
1
tbsp
crumbled avocado leaves
5
cups
water
4
cups
beef or chicken broth
Salt
Instructions
If using pork, cook over medium high heat in a 4 or 5 qt. pan until fat begins to melt.
Sauté onion and garlic.
Sort beans and discard debris; rinse well. Add beans and epazote to pan and pour in broth and water. Raise heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours (or until beans are tender).
Add avocado leaves in last 15 minutes. If beans are too soupy, boil over medium high heat, stirring often until thickened. Salt to taste. Serve with chopped green onions, tomatoes, crema (see recipe) and chile flakes.
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