Molasses and Cane Spirit Braised Black Beans with Garlic and Cilantro

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Hearty black beans slow-braised with fresh sugarcane spirit, molasses, and garlic, finished with fresh cilantro for a rich and earthy side dish. This Latin American-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs dried black beans, fresh cane spirit, blackstrap molasses for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. Step 2: Drain beans and place in a large pot with 4 cups fresh water, 1/4 cup fresh cane spirit, 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender, adding water as needed.
  4. Step 4: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir the garlic and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro into the cooked beans. Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Simmer for another 5 minutes to blend flavors before serving as a rich, flavorful side or base for a hearty meal.

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