Arroz Congri is a Cuban black beans and rice dish using canned black beans that can be served as a side dish or meatless main dish.
Ingredients
2tspolive oil
1/2cupchopped green bell pepper(chopped)
1/2cupchopped red bell pepper(chopped)
small onion(chopped)
2clovesgarlic(minced)
1cupuncooked long grain rice
15ozcan black beans(I use Goya (don't drain))
1 1/2cupswater
1/2tspcumin
1bay leaf
pinchoregano
salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
In a heavy medium sized pot, heat oil on medium heat.
Add onions, peppers and garlic and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
Add rice, beans, water, cumin, bay leaf, oregano and salt and pepper. Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs most of the water and just barely skims the top of the rice.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minute (don't peek).
Make sure you have a good seal on your cover, the steam cooks the rice. After 20 minutes, shut flame off and let it sit, covered another 5 minutes (don't open the lid).