Arroz Congre (Cuban rice and black beans)

Arroz Congri is a dish of Cuban black beans and rice using canned black beans that can be served as a side dish or main dish without meat.

Arroz Congre (Cuban rice and black beans)

The aroma that fills your kitchen while cooking this dish of Cuban rice and black beans will make you want to enjoy salsa music and grab a mojito! You can enjoy this as a vegetarian main dish with a salad, or as a side dish with steak, Cuban chicken delicious chicken Or for pork options try Garlicky Pork or slow cooked bernelle. More latin recipes dishes you must try favorites, rice with chicken!

Rice and black beans are cooked together in this delicious dish, giving the rice its black color. In addition, it is cooked with pepper, onion, garlic, cumin and bay leaf. Not only is the dish delicious, but it’s also rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants, low in fat, vegan, and gluten-free. win win!!

I grew up surrounded by many Cuban families, in fact as a child my first “grandmother” was Cuban and my mother taught me how to cook many authentic Cuban dishes, such as fragmentation. Arroz congri is another dish I grew up eating, and I make it a lot, especially when I have baked beans left. But canned beans work well too!

White rice is usually used in this dish, and I’ve never had it with brown rice, but I’m sure it would be delicious for those who prefer brown – you may have to adjust the liquid and cooking time. You can of course use your own baked beans from dried beans if you prefer not to use them canned. This recipe does not recommend draining the beans, the liquid is what gives the rice its black color. For those who must drain the beans, be sure to fill the canister with water so that they are not too dry.