Cuban Black Beans And Rice

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This meatless main meal is ultra-satisfying. If you can’t find banana or cubanelle peppers, use red or green bell peppers instead.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup(s) water, divided
• 1 cup(s) uncooked white rice, long grain-variety
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 3/4 cup(s) (chopped) uncooked red onion(s), divided
• 1 medium banana pepper(s), cubanelle or other sweet pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 31 oz canned black beans, two 15.5 oz cans (undrained)
• 1 tsp table salt, or to taste
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped, divided
• 1 medium fresh lime(s), cut into 6 wedges

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from weightwatchers.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil; add rice and cook as package directs.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups of onion and all of the pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and oregano; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in beans and their liquid, remaining 1/2 cup of water and salt; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for flavors to blend, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and 1/3 cup of cilantro.

To serve, spoon beans over rice; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of remaining onion and 1/3 cup of remaining cilantro; squeeze fresh lime juice over top. Yields about 3/4 cup of beans and 1/2 cup of rice per serving.