Congri

Ingredients

• 3 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 15 oz canned black beans (with liquid)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Fry bacon until crispy in Dutch oven. Set aside to drain and chop.
• Using bacon fat, sauté peppers and onions for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add rice, canned beans with their liquid, water, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes without opening lid.
• Stir and cook for 5-10 additional minutes until rice is fluffy.
• Remove from heat and rest covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with fork and stir in chopped bacon before serving.