Congri
 
 
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, chopped
  • small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 15 oz can black beans (don't drain)
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Oregano
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil on medium heat in a heavy, medium sized pot (if possible. Any medium sized pot will do)
  2. Add onions, peppers and garlic and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes
  3. Add rice, beans, water, cumin, bay leaf, oregano and salt and pepper
  4. Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs most of the water
  5. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes
  6. Removed from heat and allow to sit, covered, for another 5 minutes
Recipe by Tropicsgourmet at https://tropicsgourmet.com/5-alternative-side-dishes-try-holiday/