Measurements

• 1 cup dried black beans
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 medium onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Preparation Method

• Rinse and soak black beans in water overnight.
• Drain and rinse beans, then place in a pot with 2 cups of water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
• In a separate pot, cook rice according to package instructions.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add chopped onions and green bell peppers, sauté until soft.
• Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and oregano, cook for 1 minute.
• Add cooked beans with their cooking liquid to the skillet.
• Add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper, stir well.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
• Remove bay leaves and stir in white vinegar.
• Serve black beans over cooked rice.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.