Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Cider | not in our table | 0 |
| Pimento | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 c. dried black beans, picked over rinsed and soaked
- 4 c. water
- 2 lg. onion, chopped
- 1 c. chopped green pepper
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp. salt (if desired)
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 3 tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1 (4 oz.) jar pimentos, drained and chopped
Directions
Drain soaked beans and add them to water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add onions, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, thyme and simmer the ingredients 1 hour longer. Check after 40 minutes add more water if necessary. Stir in vinegar, simmer for another minute.
Five minutes before serving the beans remove the bay leaves, stir in pimento and heat the beans, stirring often to avoid scorching. Good served with rice.
Category:Haitian Recipes
Category:Haitian Appetizers