Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice and Black Beans)
Arroz Congri is a delightful Cuban dish that combines black beans and rice. Utilizing canned black beans, this flavorful creation can be enjoyed as a hearty main course without meat or as a delicious accompaniment to your favorite proteins.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 15 oz can black beans
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- small onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a sturdy medium pot, warm the oil over medium heat.
- 2
Introduce the onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot, sautéing them until they become tender, which should take around 4-5 minutes.
- 3
Incorporate the rice, black beans, water, cumin, bay leaf, oregano, along with salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid and is just barely covered by it.
- 4
Place a lid on the pot, lower the heat to its lowest setting, and let it simmer for 20 minutes (resist the urge to lift the lid).
- 5
Ensure the lid is tightly sealed, as the steam is essential for cooking the rice. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pot sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes (do not remove the lid).