Cuban Black Beans

I was making dinner for Taylor and decided to do a 

Caribbean themed dinner.

I might these beans and the crispy fish.

The beans started from bagged, beans.

I had never used those before and you do have to soak them for a while,

but it was well worth it for taste and texture.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. Black Beans

¼ C Olive Oil

1 large Onion, chopped

1 medium Green Bell Pepper, chopped

6 cloves Garlic, minced

5 C Water

1 (6oz.) can Tomato Paste

1 (4oz.) jar Diced Pimentos, drained

1 Tbsp Vinegar

2 tsp Salt

1 tsp White Sugar

1 tsp Black Pepper

STEP 1

Soak beans 8 hours or overnight in water. 

Enough water to cover

STEP 2

In 8 hours, or the next day. Drain beans.

Heat Oil in a pot over medium heat, sauté Onion, Green Pepper, and Garlic

until tender.

STEP 3

Stir drained Beans, Water, Tomato Paste, Pimentos, and Vinegar into Onion mixture.

Season with Salt, Sugar, and Pepper.

Bring to a boil. Cover, Reduce heat, and simmer 1 ½ hrs stirring occasionally,

until beans are tender.

ENJOY!

It isn't hard recipe, just takes a lot of time.

Can be eaten plain, or with Cheese, Salsa, 

Recipe From: momtoellis

Crispy Baked Fish

This fish recipe = delicious.

It has a little kick to it, so you might want to adjust to your liking.

Taylor put pomegranate on his,

so I tried it, and it not only makes it look prettier,

it adds another dimension of flavor and taste.

INGREDIENTS

 1 lb Tilapia Fillet (or other white fish)

¼ C Milk

½ tsp Vinegar

1 Tbs Brown Mustard

½ C Cornmeal

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Paprika

½ tsp Thyme

½ tsp Pepper

½ tsp Cayenne Pepper

Suggested: Garnish with Pomegranate and Lemon

STEP 1

Mix together Milk, Vinegar, and Brown Mustard in a shallow bowl

Set aside and let sit for 15 minutes.

STEP 2

In a separate shallow bowl, mix together Cornmeal, Salt, Onion Powder,

Garlic Powder, Paprika, Thyme, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper

STEP 3

Dip Fillet into Milk Mixture, and then Corn Mixture.

Place on an oiled Baking Dish.

STEP 4

Broil Fish 4 inches from heat, for 4 minutes per side, or until cooked thoroughly.

STEP 5

Serve immediately topped with Pomegranate and Lemon.

Recipe adapted from: Mama's Kitchen