Black Beans& Rice

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BLACK BEANS & RICE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Cuban

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 tb Olive oil
1 md Onion, chopped
1 md Green bell pepper, diced
2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 c Cooked black beans
2 c Rice
4 1/2 c Water
2 ts Salt
1 ea Bay leaf
2 tb Olive oil
1/4 ts Cumin
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"



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