Black Beans & Rice
by sandy williams
serves: 4
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An easy version of traditional Cuban black beans and rice. |
| Ingredients: |
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1 tsp |
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olive oil |
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1/2 cup |
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onions, sliced |
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1/4 cup |
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green peper, sliced |
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4 1/2 cups |
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water |
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1 tsp |
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salt |
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2 cups |
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white rice |
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2 cloves |
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garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp. dry for each clove) |
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1/2 tsp |
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cumin |
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1/2 tsp |
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oregano |
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2 cans |
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black beans |
| Directions: |
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In a medium saucepan, saute onion and green peppers in oil until onion starts to lightly brown. Add water and salt. Heat water to a boil. Add rice, garlic, cumin, and oregano and reduce to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes.
Add the black beans (do not drain). Heat through (about 2 minutes on high heat, stirring contantly). Serve immediately.
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