Ingredients
2tspolive oil
½cupgreen bell pepper,chopped
½cupred bell pepper,chopped
1small onion,chopped
2clovesgarlic,minced
1cuplong grain rice,uncooked
15ozblack beans,(1 can), don’t drain
1½cupswater
½tspcumin
1bay leaf
pinchoregano
salt and pepper,to taste
Preparation
In a heavy medium-sized pot, heat oil on medium heat.
Add onions, peppers and garlic and saute for about 4 to 5 minutes, until soft.
Add rice, beans, water, cumin, bay leaf, oregano and salt and pepper. Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice absorbs most of the water and just barely skims the top of the rice.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and for simmer 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, shut the flame off and let it sit, covered for another 5 minutes (don’t open the lid).
