Black Beans Archives - Old Havana Foods

Recipes using Old Havana Foods lightly seasoned black beans

Black Bean & Feta Salad

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Black Bean & Feta Salad

A savory yet light summer salad with our mojo citrus garlic marinade, black beans, tomatoes, feta and red onion.

Prep Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black beans, feta, summer salad

Servings: to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 15 oz can Black Beans
2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
¼ cup Chopped red onion
⅓ cup Finely chopped tomatoes
⅓ cup Finely chopped red, orange or yellow pepper
⅓ cup Crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well to combine. Add feta and gently toss being careful not to break up feta too much or it will smear. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

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Mojito Black Bean & Quinoa Salad

Cool and refreshing summer salad seasoned with our Mojo Marinade combined with quinoa and black beans for extra protein and fiber!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan

Cuisine: American, Spanish, Vegetarian

Keyword: black beans, Quinoa, summer salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

⅓ cup Quinoa
1 cup Water
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade
2 teaspoons Honey or your preferred sweetener
¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup Mint leaves, chopped
¼ cup Minced scallions
1 cup Baby arugula leaves
1-15 ounce can Black Beans drained but NOT rinsed
½ cup Diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons Minced jalapeños
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small saucepan bring quinoa, water and salt to a low simmer. Cook 15 minutes or until tender and water is absorbed. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the oil, Old Havana Foods Mojo Citrus Garlic Marinade, honey. cilantro, mint, and scallions. Whisk to combine.
Add the arugula if using, drained black beans, bell peppers and jalapeños. Toss well to coat with dressing. Add the cooled quinoa, toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve cold or at room temperature.

Black Bean Burgers with Raisin Sofrito Ketchup and Creamy Lime Spread

Black bean burger with sofrito ketchup and creamy lime spread from Old Havana Foods

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Black Bean Burgers with Raisin Sofrito Ketchup and Creamy Lime Spread

Plant based burgers with a sweet and savory ketchup and zesty sour cream and lime sauce

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black beans, Lime, Panfry, Sandwich, Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

2-15 ounce cans Black Beans drained, NOT rinsed
1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Pinch Crushed red pepper (optional)
1/2 cup Oats, uncooked
4 teaspoons Olive oil
6 Hamburger buns
Your favorite cheese, sliced (optional)
Raisin Sofrito Ketchup
Creamy Lime Spread

Raisin Sofrito Ketchup

1 cup Raisins, finely chopped
1/2 cup Boiling water
1/2 cup Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
1/2 cup Ketchup

Creamy Lime Spread

1/2 cup Sour cream or mayonnaise
Zest from 1 lime
2 1/2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
2 cloves Garlic, crushed and/or minced into a paste
12 tablespoon Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pre-heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
Meanwhile, mash drained black beans with a potato masher or pastry blender (or pulse in food processor) until coarsely chopped but not pureed. Add Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and dry oats. Lightly mix until well combined.
Form bean mixture into 6 even patties to match shape of buns and set aside.
Add 2 teaspoons olive oil to preheated skillet and swirl to coat. Sauté 3 burgers over medium-high heat until crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. If using cheese place on burger patties and allow to melt. Repeat with remaining olive oil and burgers.
Spread bottom bun with 2 tablespoons Raisin Sofrito Ketchup (see recipe below.) Top with cooked burger patty and Creamy Lime Spread (see recipe below.) Enjoy!

Raisin Sofrito Ketchup

Place all ingredients in large measuring cup or blender jar and process/blend to desired texture. (Raisins can be softened with boiling water for a few minutes first for a slightly softer texture.)

Creamy Lime Spread

Combine the sour cream (or mayonnaise), lime zest, lime juice, olive oil and garlic in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)

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Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijoles Negros)

It takes just two ingredients and seven minutes to prepare an authentic Cuban classic. Serve chunky or pureed until smooth.

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Spanish

Keyword: black beans, soup

Servings:

Ingredients

16 ounces Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe
2 – 15 ounce cans Black Beans
Sour cream optional topping/garnish
Minced onions optional topping/garnish
Diced jalapenos optional topping/garnish
Cilantro optional topping/garnish
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil optional topping/garnish

Instructions

For a creamy soup blend contents of Old Havana Foods Sofrito Authentic Cuban Recipe with the entire contents of two cans of black beans (do not drain) in a blender or food processor or using a stick blender. Process until smooth. Place in saucepan. For a chunky soup combine all ingredients in saucepan but do not blend.
Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through, and bubbly stirring occasionally.
Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream, minced onions and peppers, chopped cilantro and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Notes

Great in a bowl or served over white rice or with tortilla chips as a dip.