Ingredients for Cuban Black Beans And Rice
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- Diced Tomatoes
- 8 cups water (for soaking), 4 cups water (for cooking)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Jalapeno
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- a squeeze of lime juice (optional, for garnish)
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How to Make Cuban Black Beans And Rice
- Rinse 1 pound of dried black beans and soak them in 8 cups of water overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
- In a large slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, 4 cups of water, 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- While the beans are cooking, prepare your rice according to package directions. We recommend using about 2 cups of long-grain white rice.
- Serve the flavorful black beans over a generous portion of fluffy rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and a squeeze of lime juice (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
2g
Carbs
22g
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