Cuban Bean Dip Recipes

CUBAN BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, except tomatoes. Chill well - overnight is best. Mix in tomatoes just before serving.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans.
• In a large pot, soak the beans with the first chopped bell pepper in water until swollen. Overnight?.
• **It doesn't say so but I'd drain it at this point and add new water so the beans won't be so musical if you know what I mean.**.
• Cook until soft about 45 minutes.
• Heat oil in a medium pan. Add onion, second bell pepper and garlic and cook until soft.
• Add 1 cup of cooked beans and mash them well. Add mixture to bean pot.
• Add dry seasonings to the pot.
• Cover and boil 1 hour.
• Add vinegar and wine.
• Cover and simmer 1 hour.
• If broth is too watery, uncover and cook until it thickens.
• Just before serving stir in the olive oil.

LAYERED CUBAN DIP

Steps:

• Brown ground beef with seasonings for 5 minutes on high in large skillet.
• Drain off fat and blot well with paper towel.
• (This is important to final appearance of recipe).
• Add salsa and raisins and cook 5 minutes on low.
• Meanwhile, combine cream cheese and sour cream and spread over a serving plate that has an edge.
• Top with hot beef mixture, well-drained pineapple, chopped green onions and pimiento.
• Serve immediately (or chill and serve) with rice crackers or sliced pita/flatbread.