Frijoles negros

Frijoles negros is a Latin American dish made with black beans, prepared in Guatemala, Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other nations in Latin America. The black bean, a legume of the species Phaseolus vulgaris, is usually purchased in either canned or dried form. One cup of dried black beans yields approximately cups of cooked beans. Black bean soup is another commonly prepared Cuban favorite.
Frijoles negros is typically seasoned with salt, ham hocks, onions and garlic, tomatoes, powdered cumin seeds, oregano and vinegar.

Nutrition

Black beans are high in folate, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus ; they are also a source of zinc, niacin, and thiamine —based on portion size. Black beans are very high in soluble fiber.

Glycemic response

The glycemic response is not well understood. Black beans have a low glycemic index. Black beans lessen the effects of other foods that have rank very high on the glycemic index.