Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice And Black Beans) Recipe

Name: Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice And Black Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, chopped; small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 15 oz can black beans (don't drain); 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 bay leaf; pinch oregano; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, chopped
small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
15 oz can black beans (don't drain)
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp cumin
1 bay leaf
pinch oregano
salt and pepper to taste

1
In a heavy medium sized pot, heat oil on medium heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
2
Add rice, beans, water, cumin, bay leaf, oregano and salt and pepper
3
Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs most of the water and just barely skims the top of the rice
4
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).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, chopped, small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice And Black Beans) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice And Black Beans)

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