Rice and Beans

Arroz con Frijoles
By: Emily Dela Cruz

From: https://cafedelites.com/black-beans-rice-recipe/

Ready in 20 minutes

Serves 8 people

280 calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ¼ cups)
• 1 ¾ cups chicken or vegetable stock or water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can black or pinto beans
• Lime wedges or cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. In a large, Dutch casserole with a custom made casserole lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until transparent, about 3 minutes. Add the broth, cover and boil and check if you need to put more broth

2. Add salt, rice and beans (including liquid). Stir only to combine, then cover and leave to see if it is soft

3. Turn the heat down as low as it will go, then let simmer, undisturbed, for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 4 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

4.Turn the heat down as low as it will go, then let simmer, undisturbed, for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 4 minutes, then fluff with a fork.