Cuban Black Beans with Rice Arroz Congris

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 pot and add 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil.

Open 2 cans of Goya black beans and pour them into the pot, including the liquid.

Add 1 heaping teaspoon of crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of complete seasoning, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin to the pot; mix well.

Cover the pot and lower the temperature; let it cook for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, check the flavor and adjust salt if necessary.

Add 3 cups of basmati rice to the pot and mix it with the black beans.

Pour in 6 cups of chicken stock and stir to combine.

Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, stir again and reduce the heat to low; cover the pot and let it cook for 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, check the rice and beans; they should be cooked and tender.

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