Cuban Black Beans and Cumin Scented Rice Recipe

Name: Cuban Black Beans and Cumin Scented Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) bag dried black beans; 4 quarts water; 1 smoked ham hock; 1 1/3 cups olive oil; 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped; 12 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped; 12 small sweet chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped (or your choice combo of hot peppers); 2 bay leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed; 1 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Cumin Scented Rice, recipe follows

Servings: persons

1 (1-pound) bag dried black beans
4 quarts water
1 smoked ham hock
1 1/3 cups olive oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
12 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped
12 small sweet chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped (or your choice combo of hot peppers)
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed
1 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cumin Scented Rice, recipe follows

1
Pick over beans, discarding any shriveled ones of foreign particles.
2
Wash well and soak, covered in water, for 4 hours.
3
Drain beans and place in 4 quarts of water in a soup pot.
4
Add ham hock to the beans.
5
Bring rapidly to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to moderate and simmer beans until tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.
7
In a saute pan, heat 1 and 1/3 cups olive oil.
8
Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pan and saute over low heat.
9
Add the chopped chiles and season with salt and pepper.
10
Add the bay leaves and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Add 1 cup of drained black beans to the onion mixture in the saute pan, and mash thoroughly with rest of the ingredients in the skillet.
12
Stir in the sugar and the dried oregano.
13
Add the bean and onion mixture to the bean pot.
14
Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, at moderate heat.
15
Add red wine, vinegar, 4 teaspoons dried oregano and cumin.
16
Uncover and cook until sauce thickens.
17
Serve hot.
18
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
19
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
20
3 cups uncooked basmati rice
21
2 small limes, juiced
22
6 cups cold water
23
2 teaspoons salt
24
Heat butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.
25
When butter is melted, add cumin seeds and saute for 1 minute.
26
Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
27
Turn the heat to high and add the lime juice, water and salt.
28
Mix well.
29
Bring to boil on high heat.
30
Reduce heat and cook covered on low for 15 minutes until water evaporates.

950

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1-pound) bag dried black beans, 4 quarts water, 1 smoked ham hock, 1 1/3 cups olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cuban Black Beans and Cumin Scented Rice 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.

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Cuban Black Beans and Cumin Scented Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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