Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMojitoFrijoles Recipe

Frijoles Recipe

Inspired by Mojito
Time2h 30m
Serves6

Slow cooked black beans with onions, peppers, and spices.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beans

    Rinse the black beans under cold water. If using dried beans, soak them in water overnight, then drain.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Dice the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  4. 4

    Add Garlic and Spices

    Add the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the rinsed black beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  6. 6

    Slow Cook

    Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.

  7. 7

    Final Seasoning

    Taste the frijoles and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or spices to taste.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the frijoles warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado if desired.

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