This Cuban Rice and Beans Recipe is chock full of delicious flavors! It's tender, savory, and goes well with any meal. This dish can be prepared in its entirety the night before.
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 50 minutesmins
Total Time: 1 hourhr
Servings: 10
Ingredients
6slicesbacon, chopped
1mediumonion, finely chopped, about 1 cup
6clovesgarlic, finely minced
1mediumgreen pepper, seeded and finely chopped, about 3/4 cup
2cansblack beans, with liquids, (15.5 oz each can)
1TBred wine vinegar
1 ⅔cupswater
Optional garnish: chopped cilantro or sliced green onions
Instructions
Place chopped bacon in a large heavy pan with a tight fitting lid. Stir over medium high heat until bacon is nicely browned, about 6 minutes.
Add onion, garlic, green pepper, and salt to the pan and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken bouillon, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and rice. Stir for 1 minute until well mixed and all the rice is coated in oil.
Add the beans with their liquids, red wine vinegar, and water. Mix to combine. Bring to a boil, watching carefully; once it boils, immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover tightly and continue to simmer for 45 minutes. Do not peek.
Keeping pot covered, let it rest off heat another 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.