Emilia's Cuban Black Beans

Emilia's Cuban Black Beans
  • 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
  • 2 achiote (annatto) seeds
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup large pimento-stuffed Spanish green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or as desired


  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir the bacon with the annatto seeds until the bacon pieces are browned, crisp, and colored from the seeds. Stir in onion, garlic, 1/2 cup parsley, and 1/4 cup cilantro; cook and stir the vegetables in the bacon drippings until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, oregano, cumin, kosher salt, pepper, lime juice, and bay leaves. Pour in enough water to cover the beans by about 4 inches, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Cover the pot and simmer the beans and seasonings until tender, about 3 hours, adding water if necessary to prevent burning. Stir in the olives and 1/4 cup cilantro, and simmer for 30 more minutes, uncovered, to reduce excess soupiness if desired. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon or more of fresh parsley, and serve.

04/30/2018
Emilia's Cuban Black Beans, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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