Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Congri) -

Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Congri)

Cuban style black beans and rice

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: Cuban, savory, smooth

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Servings: people

Calories: 335kcal

Author: Candace Bourzac

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin
1 tsp sumac
1 bell pepper sliced
1/2 yellow onion sliced
30 ounces black beans (2 cans) drained
2 tbsp bacon grease or olive oil extra virgin
6 slices bacon
1 cup long grain white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
2 cups Water
2 cloves garlic

Instructions

Slice up the pepper and onion. Press the garlic. Cut the bacon into roughly 1 inch pieces.
In a large pot, cook the 6 slices of bacon. Once done, remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Pour out the bacon grease, reserving 1-2 tablespoons to saute the veggies. You can use olive oil to saute the veggies if you prefer.
Add the pepper and onion to the bacon grease and saute for a few minutes. I like to add the peppers first and saute for about a minute as they take a little longer than the onions do to get soft.
Add the 2 cups of water first, then add the 2 cans of beans, garlic (2 cloves, pressed), spices (2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon sumac), and 1 cup of rice. Stir to incorporate everything. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring intermittently.
You may need to add more water if the rice isn't fully cooked through. If so, add 1/4 cup at a time as needed, waiting in between each addition of water to check if the rice is cooked. You don't want to add too much water.
The dish is done when the rice is fully cooked. Serve right away. Garnish with cilantro, green onion, or chopped radish if desired. I like to add a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
I do not recommend freezing this cooked dish.
Can use canned or cooked beans.

The nutritional information listed is for comparison purposes only and may vary based on individual cooking styles and measurements. The nutritional information calculated uses a third-party algorithm. Please consult a health professional for any nutrition guidance.

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