This traditional Cuban dish combines rice and beans cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. The rice and beans are cooked separately, then combined and served with a side of fried plantains. It's a simple and delicious meal that can be enjoyed any night of the week!
Ingredients
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2 cups long-grain white rice
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2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Tomato Sauce
rice
Beans
Cuban
Main Dish
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- short description
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Cook the rice according to package instructions.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, and black pepper and bring to a simmer.
Add the black beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Stir in the cooked rice and cilantro and cook until heated through.
Serve with fried plantains.
- detailed description
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Place the rice in a medium saucepan and cover with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the black beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Stir in the cooked rice and cilantro and cook until heated through.
Serve with fried plantains.
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