6 Best Frijoles Negro Recipe (Mexican, Goya, Cuban, Refritos, Costa Rica)

Frijoles Negro Recipe tastes great and is super simple to prepare! These black beans are easy to make and full of nutrients and fiber. They can be used with any Mexican dish, including burritos and tacos. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free.

What are Frijoles Negro?

Frijoles Negros (Spanish for “black beans”) is a classic Latin American dish that incorporates black beans. It is particularly popular in Guatemala, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

Frijoles negros can be prepared in a variety of ways. Some recipes can be seasoned with ham while others can be made vegetarian. You can make some versions soupy, others thicker with the beans intact.

Today, we will be making a Mexican-style Mexican black bean (Frijoles Negro Recipe). This recipe is not authentic as there are many variations of black beans.

These delicious restaurant-style black beans are a great side dish to any Mexican, Latin American, or Caribbean meal.

Mexican Frijoles Negro Recipe (Black Beans)

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 20 Minutes

Type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Yield: 16 Serving

Keyword: Mexican Frijoles Negro Recipe (Black Beans)

Ingredients

• 2 green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 tbsp oil (olive oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc.)
• 2 teaspoon salt (plus additional to taste).
• 2 medium onion (diced)
• 8 can BUSH’S BEST Canned Seasoned Recipe Black Beans, Recommended
• Minced 6 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (plus additional to taste).
• If you need water, chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tbsp MONINI VINEGAR WINE CHIANTI RED, Recommended
• For serving, Cotija cheese can be sliced and rolled.

Directions

In a big saucepan, heat the oil. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the bell pepper and diced onion are soft. Stir once in a while. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic is aromatic. Season with salt, cumin, and pepper.

Add the black beans. Add the canned beans to the pot. If you are using canned beans, add about 1 to 2 cups of water to ensure that the beans don’t burn. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for another 7 minutes.

Mix in the red wine vinegar and chopped cilantro.

If desired, garnish with crumbled cotija cheese or fresh lime juice. Enjoy!

Valuable Tips

How many beans are needed to make this recipe?

There will be approximately 6-7 cups of beans to make this recipe. Dry beans can be cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot/pressure cooker. Or, you can add 4 (31-ounces) cans of beans.

• 2 (31-ounce) can of black beans (with liquid), = 4 cups
• 1 pound of dried beans equals approximately 2 cups dried beans = approximately 6 cups.
• 2 (31-ounce) cans of black beans (drained), = 3 cups
• Add 2-3 chopped jalapenos (or cayenne pepper) to your beans for a spicy kick. Start with 1 teaspoon, then add more as you like.

You can also add chili powder, chipotle powder, or dried oregano to your dish (between 1-1/2 teaspoon each).

Take a peek at my Cracker Barrel Turnip Greens Recipe if you’re interested.

Nutrition Information

Amount per serving And % Daily Values
Serving: 16 Calories: 785 | Total Fat 5.1g – 7% | Saturated Fat 1.1g – 5% | Cholesterol 0mg – 0% | Sodium 402mg – 17% | Total Carbohydrate 140.7g – 51% | Dietary Fiber 34g – 121% | Total Sugars 6.1g | Protein 48.7g | Vitamin D mcg – % | Calcium 283mg – 22% | Iron 11mg – 63% | Potassium 3251mg – 71%

The Percent Daily Value (DV) of a nutrient in a food serving indicates how much it contributes to a daily diet. The standard nutrition advice is 2,000 calories per day.

Goya Frijoles Negro Recipe

Families will like black beans and rice as a side dish. It’s quick and easy, and everyone loves its taste. Black bean and rice dishes are more than just satisfying. They’re also packed with protein, making them a healthy option for meals. It’s easy to make rice and beans with our recipe. It can be made with GOYA(r), canned beans, so it won’t bother when your family asks for it again.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes

Type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Yield: 8 Serving

Keyword: Goya Frijoles Negro Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon Goya Golden Cooking wine
• 2 can Goya Black Beans, undrained, 30 ounces
• 2 Goya Bay Leaf
• 2 tablespoons Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Recommended
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon Goya Recaito
• 2 packet Sazon Goya with Annatto
• 1 teaspoon Goya White Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Goya Oregano Leave
• 4 cups cooked Goya Canilla Extra Long Grain White Rice, Recommended
• 1/2 teaspoon Goya cumin 
• Goya Adobo with pepper, to taste

Directions

To an 8-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of water on medium heat. The first 10 ingredients should be added to the pot. Toss in the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes. Season beans with Adobo; discard bay leaf

Divide beans equally among plates. Split cooked rice equally among the plates.

La Cocina GOYA Cooking Tips

Freeze beans for better leftovers: Leftovers?

It’s possible! You can freeze cooked bean dishes like this one. These hearty legumes will keep their flavor, texture, color, and aroma for as long as three months in the freezer. By storing the cooled beans in a tight container, you may make a delightful side dish.

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Nutrition Information

Amount per serving And % Daily Values
Serving: 8 Calories: 151 | Total Fat 4.4g – 6% | Saturated Fat 0.7g – 3% | Cholesterol 0mg – 0% | Sodium 116mg – 5% | Total Carbohydrate 0g – 0% | Dietary Fiber 1.8g – 6% | Total Sugars 1.7g | Protein 2.5g | Vitamin D 0mcg – 0% | Calcium 11mg – 1% | Iron 0mg – 3% | Potassium 43mg – 1%

The Percent Daily Value (DV) of a nutrient in a food serving indicates how much it contributes to a daily diet. The standard nutrition advice is 2,000 calories per day.

Frijoles Negro Receta Costa Rica (Costa Rica Frijoles Negro Recipe)

Costa Rica Frijoles Negro Recipe is a popular dish in Costa Rica’s coastal areas.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes

Type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Yield: 6 Serving

Keyword: Frijoles Negro Receta Costa Rica (Costa Rica Frijoles Negro Recipe)

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 1 kg BUSH’S BEST Canned Seasoned Recipe Black Beans, Recommended
• 2 tablespoon margarine
• 2 cup onion, minced
• 700gm of high-quality ham
• 2 soup tablet
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 chili
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 green bell pepper chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 cup of Rum
• 2 cup sour cream

Directions

Always soak the beans overnight in a cup of bicarbonate. Strain the water and then discard it.

Heat the onion in a pan with the oil. Sautee until the onion is almost golden

Add the beans, water, broth, and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover the pot. Let the beans simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Mix 2 cups of beans with 2 cups water. Pour the bean puree back into the saucepan to thicken the remaining beans

In a large skillet, heat the oil and fry the ham. After a few minutes, add the chili and bay leaf. Stir in the rum towards the end. Cook the sauce for another 15 minutes on low heat.

Serve each dish with 4 tablespoons of sour cream.

Have a peek at my Slumgullion Recipes if you are interested.

Nutrition Information

Amount per serving And % Daily Values
Serving: 6 Calories: 1112 | Total Fat 44.3g – 57% | Saturated Fat 22.2g – 110% | Cholesterol 124mg – 41% | Sodium 1615mg – 70% | Total Carbohydrate 122.8g – 45% | Dietary Fiber 28.7g – 103% | Total Sugars 8.2g | Protein 8.2g | Vitamin D 0mcg – 0% | Calcium 427mg – 33% | Iron 11mg – 60% | Potassium 3192mg – 68%

The Percent Daily Value (DV) of a nutrient in a food serving indicates how much it contributes to a daily diet. The standard nutrition advice is 2,000 calories per day.

Frijoles Negro Refritos Recipe

Along with corn and rice, beans are part of Mexican cuisine. Another trilogy is tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Today, it’s all about the beans. The perfect refried bean is it. Place them on a platter. Sprinkle cheese on top and garnish with tortilla chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes

Type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Yield: 3 Serving

Keyword: Frijoles Negro Refritos Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons lard, vegetable oil, bacon, or chorizo drippings
• 6 cups cooked beans plus a little of the cooking liquid
• 1 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
• Mexican Crumbling Cheese, Tortilla Chips, and avocado as a garnish
• Salt to your taste

Directions

Over medium heat, heat the oil or lard in an ovenproof frying pan.

Fry the onions in a skillet until they become translucent and begin to turn golden brown. It should take no more than two minutes to complete.

o make a paste, crush the beans with a potato masher. Toss the beans with the onions in a blender to make a smooth paste. They’ll thicken to a puree consistency. Scrape the pan’s bottom and sides as needed. If you like, you can add more oil.

Turn the frying pan upside down and make a roll with the bean paste. They’re similar to pancakes in that they can be flipped. Check the saltiness by tasting.

Place them on a platter. Sprinkle cheese on top and garnish with tortilla chips.

Notes

You can also add chopped bacon to the onions.

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Nutrition Information

Amount per serving And % Daily Values
Serving: 3 Calories: 385 | Total Fat 30.4g – 39% | Saturated Fat 3.4g – 17% | Cholesterol 5mg – 2% | Sodium 139mg – 6% | Total Carbohydrate 25..1g – 9% | Dietary Fiber 9.2g – 33% | Total Sugars 6.3g | Protein 7.7g | Vitamin D 0mcg – 0% | Calcium 190mg – 15% | Iron 2mg – 10% | Potassium 449mg – 10%

The Percent Daily Value (DV) of a nutrient in a food serving indicates how much it contributes to a daily diet. The standard nutrition advice is 2,000 calories per day.

Sopa de Frijoles Negro Cubano(Caribbean Black Bean Soup Recipe)

Black bean soup is a popular Caribbean dish, but it’s especially loved in Cuba. Sometimes spelled sopa de frijol negro. It is also known in Brazil as Sopa Feijao Pretto. It is usually pureed until it becomes smooth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes

Type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Yield: 12 Serving

Keyword: Sopa de Frijoles Negro Cubano(Caribbean Black Bean Soup Recipe)

Ingredients

• Garlic minced — 6 to 10-crowns
• Dried black beans — 2 pound
• Olive oil –4-5 tablespoons
• Water — water to cover
• Finely chopped onions — 2
• Stock or water — approximately 12 cups
• Finely chopped green or red bell pepper –1
• Bay leaf — 2 to 3.
• Dry oregano — 4 teaspoons
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Allow the beans to soak overnight in enough water that they are covered by a few inches. Rinse and drain.

Heat the oil in a big saucepan over medium heat. For around 1 to 2 minutes, sauté the garlic.

Add 12 cups stock or water, the drained bean, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 to 2 hours, or until the beans are soft.

Stir in salt and pepper, and then remove from heat. To thicken the liquid, mash some beans with a potato masher or the backside of a spoon. Season and serve.

Sope De Frijoles Variations

Can you use canned beans?

You can skip the soaking step and drain right away.

For extra flavor, add chopped ham to the garlic.

To enhance the flavor, add a tablespoon or two of vinegar towards the end. You can also add chopped tomatoes, ground cumin, coriander, and dark rum.

Sprinkle well-aged cheese on each serving.

Nutririon Information

Amount per serving And % Daily Values
Serving: 12 Calories: 85 | Total Fat 5.6g – 7% | Saturated Fat 0.9g – 4% | Cholesterol 0mg – 0% | Sodium 356mg – 15% | Total Carbohydrate 7.6g – 3% | Dietary Fiber 2.9g – 10% | Total Sugars 1.7g | Protein 2g | Vitamin D 0mcg – 0% | Calcium 25mg – 2% | Iron 1mg – 5% | Potassium 127mg – 3%

The Percent Daily Value (DV) of a nutrient in a food serving indicates how much it contributes to a daily diet. The standard nutrition advice is 2,000 calories per day.

Cuban Frijoles Negro Recipe 

Every Hispanic child grows up eating frijoles negros (black beans). This is a delicious side dish to accompany any meal or to eat on its own. It is also high in protein, so it’s perfect for vegans!

Prep Time: 4 Hours 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Total Time: 5 Hour 15 Minutes

Type: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican Yield: 12 Serving

Keyword: Cuban Frijoles Negro Recipe 

Ingredients

• Pressure cooker
• 1 lb Black Beans 
• 2 Onion
• 8 cups water
• 6 Dry bay leaves
• 3 Green Peppers
• 4 Tbsp Garlic powder
• Garlic: 6 cloves
• 2 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon Oregano
• 2 teaspoon white vinegar
• Salt to your taste

Directions

Put the beans in a pressure cooker. Fill the pot with two glasses of water. Soak the beans for no more than four hours.

After the beans have been in the pot for four hours, add two more cups of water. Add the pepper and one onion to the pot. Add the garlic powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and bay leaf. Once the pressure has been released, close the pressure cooker.

While the beans cook. To make a sofrito, chop half an onion, half of the pepper, and three garlic cloves. In a saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onions, peppers, and garlic to the heated oil. Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes until softened. Set aside.

Release the pressure in the pressure cooker after the beans have been cooked for 25 minutes. Stir the beans with cumin, sofrito, and oregano. Bring the beans to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and allow for 15-20 minutes of simmering. You can simmer the beans for 10 minutes if you prefer your beans to be watery. It will thicken the more it simmers.

Turn off the heat and add the vinegar to the beans. Stir. Serve with rice or as a stand-alone dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Amount per serving And % Daily Values
Serving: 12 Calories: 85 | Total Fat 0.5g – 1% | Saturated Fat 019g – 1% | Cholesterol 0mg – 0% | Sodium 396mg – 17% | Total Carbohydrate 16.4g – 6% | Dietary Fiber 5.2g – 19% | Total Sugars 2.2g | Protein 5g | Vitamin D 0mcg – 0% | Calcium 39mg – 3% | Iron 2mg – 9% | Potassium 183mg – 6%

The Percent Daily Value (DV) of a nutrient in a food serving indicates how much it contributes to a daily diet. The standard nutrition advice is 2,000 calories per day.

Conclusion

Frijoles negro recipe is a must-try reci. It can be served as a side dish at any occasion or party. The ingredients are easy to find and the making process is simple. It is easy to make and you will love the result. So I hope you like my Frijoles Negro Recipes. Let me know if you like it, or if you have any suggestions or questions. Thank you.

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