How to make Arroz Congri (Colorados)🇨🇺

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer similar texture and flavor, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a fresh taste, and green onions add a mild onion flavor.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak black beans overnight in water, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add soaked black beans, chicken broth, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Stir in rinsed rice; reduce heat to low and cover tightly.

Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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