Haricots noirs cubains

Drain the soaked beans and put them in a large pot with the water, half the green pepper and the bay leaves. Simmer over low heat, partly covered, for about 1½ hours.

• 450 g black beans
• 2 litres water
• half green pepper
• 2 bay leaves

✅ C'est prêt quand : beans are soft but still hold their shape

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onion and chopped green pepper for about 8 minutes, stirring now and then, then add the garlic, cumin and oregano and cook 1 minute more, stirring, until fragrant.

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion
• half green pepper
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano

✅ C'est prêt quand : onion is soft and translucent, garlic is fragrant