5 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 cup cooked black beans
2 cup rice
4 1/2 cup water
2 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp cumin
1 black pepper to taste
In a large pot, heat oil till fragrant. Add onion, bell pepper & garlic &
cook till tender, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients & cook
over medium-high heat until all the water has been absorbed. It should take
15 minutes or less. Stir with a fork, cover & cook over low heat until the
rice is tender. Discard bay leaf & serve hot.
Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen" Posted by Sharon Dibble
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Serves: 8
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