Rice and Beans Recipe GardenFork

Rinse the dried black beans and place them in a pressure cooker with 6 cups of water and bay leaves. Cook until tender.

Chop the onion and bacon into small pieces.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add the chopped bacon to the pan and render it down for about 5-6 minutes until crispy.

Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until it becomes clear.

Chop the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, and add it to the pan.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.

Add 1 tablespoon of cumin and 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika to the pan and toast the spices in the oil.

Remove the bay leaves from the cooked beans and add the beans to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and mix well.

Serve the rice and beans with avocado and cilantro on top.

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