Frijoles Negros con Arroz (Mexican Black Beans and Rice Plate)

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the rice, then cook it in salted water according to the package until tender, about 18 minutes; keep warm.

2. 2

   Meanwhile heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and garlic until soft, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the black beans with a splash of their reserved liquid, the cumin and bay leaf. Simmer, mashing some of the beans against the side of the pot for creaminess, about 15 minutes.

   💡 Mashing only a portion of the beans thickens the pot without turning it into a purée.

4. 4

   Season with salt and remove the bay leaf.

5. 5

   Spoon the rice into bowls and ladle the beans over.

6. 6

   Finish with crumbled cheese, cilantro and a squeeze of lime.