Monday, August 22, 2011

Cuban Black Beans & Rice

This is one of our favorite summer meals......Cuban Black Beans and Rice with fried eggs!



Cuban Black Beans & Rice
Olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 T of cumin
1 Tsp of ground coriander
2 C Basmati Rice
2 C of chicken stock
1 C of water
1 can of black beans, drained, rinsed and drained well.

Optional Toppings: Fried Eggs, Hot Sauce, chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, chopped scallions

In a medium saucepan, saute onions in garlic until softened, lower heat and add garlic, salt and pepper for a few minutes, then add cumin, coriander and rice.....turn heat back up to toast the rice for several minutes, stirring often....add stock and water, bring to a boil.  Cover and lower to a simmer, cook for 20 minutes.  Stir in beans.  Top with whatever you like......enjoy!

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