Classic Cuban-Style Black Beans & Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried black beans
• 3 cups Water (for simmering)
• 1/2 medium Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 3/4 cup Long-grain white rice
• 1 1/2 cups Water (for rice)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the black beans. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic (about 10 minutes total prep).

2. 2

   In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add rinsed black beans, 3 cups water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cook until beans are tender, about 25–30 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to keep them covered.

4. 4

   While the beans finish, cook the rice: combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a small pot, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

5. 5

   Serve the black beans over the fluffy rice and spoon any cooking liquid on top.