Congri

Name: Congri
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 cans black beans (15 oz can); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 pepper red bell pepper, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3.5 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Black beans and rice cooked together with aromatic garlic, peppers, and cumin. A nourishing and satisfying Cuban classic.

40 minEasyServes 6220 cal/serving

CubanSideStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice
2 cans black beans (15 oz can)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 pepper red bell pepper, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3.5 cups chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Drain and rinse 2 cans black beans (15 oz can).
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3

Add 1/2 medium finely diced yellow onion, 1/2 pepper finely diced red bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 2 cups long-grain white rice and toast for 2 minutes.
5

Add the drained black beans (15 oz can), 3.5 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
7

Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
8

Fluff with a fork and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Questions

How long does Congri keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Congri?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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