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

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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.

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Questions

What is Congri?

Black beans and rice cooked together with aromatic garlic, peppers, and cumin. A nourishing and satisfying Cuban classic. This reference files it under Cuban side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How long does Congri take?

As written, 40 minutes: 10 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (20 minutes): "Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender."

What should Congri look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until rice is tender.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Congri?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Congri uses 2 cans black beans (15 oz can).

How do I store and reheat Congri?

Refrigerate what is left of Congri within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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