Cuban Beans & Rice Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
HABICHUELAS Y ARROZ CUBANO
2 tbsp olive oil
1 glove garlic
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cup black beans, cooked
1/4 tsp oregano
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 pimientos, minced
1 salt
1 pepper
3 cup rice, cooked
Recipe Preparation
Heat the oil in a skillet, add the green pepper and garlic and saute'
for about 3 minutes. Stir in beans, oregano, vinegar, and pimientos.
Add salt and pepper to taste. REduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5
minutes. Spoon over cooked rice and serve.
Note: Obtained from Bonnie Bracey (GRWP92A) Prodigy December 29, 1991.
Servings: 4
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