Congrí Light (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)

How to Make Congrí Light (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)

This healthy and classic Cuban recipe is a great dish to bring to parties or add on as a side to make a complete meal.


20 min prep time


1 hr cook time


10servings


3/4 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Into a stovetop pressure cooker, add rinsed beans and 3 cups water, and cover. Place pressure cooker on stove and set on high heat. Once the beans start boiling, lower heat to medium and cook beans until they are tender, about 45 minutes. Make sure beans submerged in water while they cook; add more water if needed.
  2. Once beans are tender, add rice, 1 cup water, salt and 1/2 Tsp. avocado oil. Stir well and add the remaining ingredients. Stir once more with spoon, and make sure to put a little hip into it.
  3. Make sure there is about 3/4 inch of water above the beans. Cover the mixture, and put heat on medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Once the congrí is done, fluff with a fork and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition facts

10 Servings



  • Serving Size

    3/4 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    160

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    2g

    3%

    • Saturated Fat
      0g

      0%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    190mg

    8%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    29g

    11%

    • Dietary Fiber
      6g

      21%
    • Total Sugars
      2g

  • Protein
    7g

  • Potassium
    540mg

    11%

Ingredients

black beans (dried, sorted and rinsed (1 1/2 cups))
10 oz

water (divided (use more if needed))
4 cup

uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup

sea salt
1 tsp

avocado oil (divided)
1 1/2 tsp

garlic powder
1 tsp

green pepper (finely chopped)
1 cup

red pepper (finely chopped)
1/2 cup

Spanish onion (finely chopped)
1 cup

garlic (finely chopped)
2 tbsp

dried oregano (dried)
1 1/2 tbsp

ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp

bay leaves (dried)
3