Cuban black bean stew

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 large yellow onion1 green bell pepper4 garlic cloves8 oz peeled baby carrots2 celery stalks4 fresh tomatoes2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp dried thyme1 bay leaf2 cups dried black beans2 chicken bouillon cubes4 cups water4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Directions
1.peel and chop onion into 1/2 inch pieces. Remove the stem and seeds from the green pepper; chop the pepper into 1/2 inch pieces. Peel the garlic cloves and mince. Cut the baby carrots in half. Chop the celery into 1/2 inch pieces. Chop the tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skilllet on med-high heat on stovetop. add the onion, green pepper, garlic, and ground spices. Saute, stirring constantly, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain off the oil and place the mixture in the Slow Cooker.
3. Add the carrots, celery, black beans, bay leaf, tomatoes, and crumbled bouillon cubes to the slow cooker. Add the water; stir until all ingredients are mixed. Cooked covered on low 8 to 10 hours.
4. 10 minutes before serving, stir in the balsamic vinegar.

Serving Size: makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUNAMYRUN1.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 132.5
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 174.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 5.3 g

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