Cuban Arroz Congri | Moros y Cristianos | Anitas Delights

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Heat a braiser over medium heat and add olive oil.

Add diced bacon and cook until crispy.

Add chopped onion, green and red bell peppers, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in Goya sazon, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Add canned black beans and some of the bean liquid; deglaze the pan.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then add white wine vinegar.

Add parboiled rice and mix everything well.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Fluff rice and stir in chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.

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