Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

onion

chopped

0.75 cup

green bell pepper

chopped

2 cup

tomato juice

no-salt-added

4.25 cup

black beans

cooked, no-salt-added, drained

1.5 cup

tomatoes

chopped, no-salt-added

1 cup

tomato sauce

no-salt-added

3 cloves

garlic

minced

1 tbsp

Dr. Fuhrman's VegiZest

no salt seasoning

1 tsp

cumin

0.5 tsp

garlic powder

0.25 tsp

black pepper

Step 1
~7 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of water in a large pan.

Step 2
~7 min

Sauté onions and green bell peppers in the water until tender.

Step 3
~7 min

Add tomato juice, cooked black beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, VegiZest, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper to the pan.

Step 4
~7 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5
~7 min

Cover the pan, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of lime juice at the end for extra flavor.

Adjust the amount of spice to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with rice and plantains.

Serve as a main course over rice or quinoa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice
Plantains
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cuba

Cultural Significance

A staple in Cuban cuisine, often served with rice and plantains.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Potluck
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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