Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe

  Cuban Rice

Ingredients:
Cuban Black Beans and Rice

SERVES 6 -8

* 1 lb dried black beans
* 6 cups water
* 1 cup chopped onions
* 1 cup chopped bell peppers
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1 slice cooked and crumbled bacon
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
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Toppings
* chopped green onions, chopped hard boiled eggs, sour cream

Directions:
1. In a large stockpot cover beans with water and boil for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand for one hour.
3. Drain water and cover with fresh water (6 cups).
4. In a skillet saute the onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, until tender.
5. Add onion mixture and all remaining ingredients, except the red wine vinegar, to the beans and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to simmer covered for 2 hours, until beans are tender.
7. Add more water if necessary.
8. At the last minute add the red wine vinegar, just before serving.
9. Serve with 2 cups of cooked rice.
10. Top with chopped green onions, chopped hard boiled eggs or sour cream.



Cuban Black Beans and Rice
 

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