Frijoles negros

'black beans' in Spanish) is a Latin American dish made with black beans, prepared in Guatemala, Cuba, Venezuela (where it is called caraotas negras), 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.

Black bean soup (sopa de frijoles negros) 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.

Black beans lessen the effects of other foods that have rank very high on the glycemic index.