Beans Or Rice Recipe
Choose between hearty beans or fluffy rice, perfectly seasoned and served as a wholesome side dish.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Steps
- 1
Prepare the Beans
Rinse the dried black beans under cold water and soak them overnight in water.
- 2
Cook the Beans
Drain the soaked beans, then add them to a pot with 4 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender. Add salt to taste.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Rice
Add the rice to the pot with the sautéed onion and garlic, stirring for about 2 minutes. Then add 2 cups of water and cumin powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- 5
Season and Serve
Once both beans and rice are cooked, season with black pepper to taste and serve together on a plate.