Cuban Black Beans and Rice - Delicious Cuban Side Dish!

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a milder herb that is more widely available.

Heat a couple of teaspoons of olive oil in a pan.

Add chopped onion and soprito to the pan.

Cook the onion and soprito together for about 3 minutes.

Add jasmine rice and the can of black beans (do not drain the beans).

Mix everything together well.

Add spices and 1 cup of water to the mixture.

Mix again and add the bay leaf, ensuring it is submerged.

Bring the mixture to a slight boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat and cover the pan.

Let it simmer on low heat until all the water is absorbed (about 20 minutes).

After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and keep the lid on for at least 5 more minutes.

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Plate the rice.

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