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title: Frijoles Negros con Arroz (Mexican Black Beans and Rice Plate)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/frijoles-negros-con-arroz
---

Gather @white rice{250%g}, @black bean{2%can}, @ground cumin{1%tsp}, @olive oil{2%tbsp}, @cheddar cheese{80%g} and @fresh cilantro{0.5%bunch}.

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

Meanwhile heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the @onion{1} and @garlic{3%clove} until soft, about 4 minutes. ~{4%minutes}

Add the black beans with a splash of their reserved liquid, the cumin and @bay leaf{1%leaf}. Simmer, mashing some of the beans against the side of the pot for creaminess, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Season with @salt{} and remove the bay leaf.

Spoon the rice into bowls and ladle the beans over.

Finish with crumbled cheese, cilantro and a squeeze of @lime{1}.