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İç Pilav
Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Arroz Congri
A Cuban black bean rice that cooks grains in bean broth with onion and cumin, earthy, fragrant, and essential beside roast meat or fried plantain.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 5~290 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 30 min cook 10 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Rice
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Black beans
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 adet Red capia pepper
- 2 diş Garlic
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çimdik Oregano
- 1 adet Bay leaves
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Hot water
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Instructions
- 1
Saute the onion, pepper, and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 2
Add the cumin, oregano, and bay leaf and turn for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 3
Add the rice and beans to the pot and coat them with the aromatic oil.
- 4
Add bean cooking liquid and hot water, then close the lid.
- 5
Cook the congri over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 6
Rest for 10 minutes so the beans stay whole without breaking the rice.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Rest the rice before fluffing; the beans stay whole and do not break the grains.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a warm side dish.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~290
kcal calories
9
g protein
48
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 66%Fat 22%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GL
2.9g
Sugar
8.3g
Fiber
12.2mg
Sodium
0.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Arroz Congri make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Arroz Congri take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 60 minutes in total.Is Arroz Congri difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Arroz Congri have?
Approximately 290 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 48g, fat: 7g.Is Arroz Congri allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Arroz Congri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cuban cuisine.How many ingredients does Arroz Congri need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Arroz Congri filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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