Jagacida (Rice and Beans)

By amaliana

From Len Cabral

This traditional Cape Verdean recipe for "Jag" is one of Len's favorite dishes to cook at home.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• Kosher salt
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups converted rice (Uncle Ben's)
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can red or white kidney beans(or beans of your choice)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, washed, dried and chopped

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes until onion is soft and translucent. Add cumin, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt and saute with onion for 2-3 minutes.

Add water and bring to a boil. Add rice and use fork to combine. Cover pan and reduce heat to low simmer. After 10 minutes, add beans and use fork to lightly combine. Simmer approximately 10 more minutes, until rice is cooked. Check seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Fluff with fork. Sprinkle with flat-leaf parsley and serve.