Tengo Hambre para la comida Cubana...Frijoles Negros con Arroz Amarillo aka Black Beans with Yellow Rice

Another thing Stamford is really lacking in is any type of good Hispanic food. Black Beans and yellow rice is a very traditional dish found on every Cuban table. Its such a great taste that mainly uses the broth created from the black making the additions to the beans very minimal...and its low in fat.

Ingredients for Beans:
1 can black beans
1 medium onion
1 green pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. Fry the onion and pepper until soft then add the garlic.
2. Add the black beans and spices and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Arroz Amarillo (Yellow Rice)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper and garlic and cook 2 minutes.
2. Stir in rice, turmeric and cumin; cook 1 minute.
3. Add broth, water, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 17 to 20 minutes or until liquid is completely absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.