Black Beans and Rice

Submitted by Starrynews

"I saw this prepared on Simply Delicioso with Ingrid Hoffman, "Miami Nights" episode. Delicious and filling! This prepares a lot, so you'll want to use a big pot - I like to use my 5-quart (sorry, international 'Zaar friends, I don't know why we still use that type of measurement). Sometimes I add a little bit of pepperjack cheese just before serving, which gives it an extra little "kick" in flavor!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 2 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Saute the onions, green bell peppers, garlic, bay leaves, and cumin in the olive oil over medium heat, until the veggies are tender, but still crisp.
2. Add rice, black beans, tomatoes, water, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, switch to low and cover.
4. Cook for about 40 minutes, or until rice is ready.

Reviews

[GibbyLou]

I thought these were delicious! I cut the recipe in half. Instead of canned beans I soaked dried beans over night. I had to add about a cup more of water. I also chopped a couple of jalapeno peppers and added them to the pot. It had a nice kick to it. I did not find the taste vinegary at all and in fact added red wine vinegar to my portion. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Nancy G.]

Beans and rice is one of my DH's favorites so I had to make this and he loved it! Although it wasn't nearly hot enough for him, it was perfect for me. I threw in some chopped jalapenos (from a jar) that I had and DH ended up adding hot sauce to his. Easy to make and will be made often. Thanks for posting! Made for PAC Fall 2011.

 

[Amber]

I love onions, but this recipe has a bit much for my taste. One onion would have been plenty. Definitely needs more rice too.

 

[Linky]

OK, so I'm a bit colorblind - red kidney beans instead of black and poblano pepper instead of green pepper. But nevertheless, it was super tasty! Will be making this again, maybe with the right colors!! made for Culinary Quest 2014

 

[WiGal]

Delicious rice! Knew we would like as it has bay leaf and apple cider vinegar in it, nice flavor combination, not too spicy. Served with http://www.food.com/recipe/corvina-a-la-chorillana-peruvian-fish-in-spicy-tomato-sauce-454713 by Chocolatl. Thanks for sharing. Made for Culinary Quest 2014.