Cuban Black Beans and Rice
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Cuban, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch piece
- 1 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 radishes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/8 cup fresh cilantro
Directions
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Cook the rice according to the package directions.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ΒΌ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in the cumin and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the beans, oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup water. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Add the vinegar. Smash some of the beans with the back of a fork to thicken. Serve over the rice. Top with the radishes and cilantro.