Rice and Black Beans Cuban Style Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, cut into thin slices
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup dried black beans, sorted, rinsed
• 1/4 medium onion
• 1 large clove garlic , peeled, whole
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 2 or 3 large ripe plantains, sliced lenghtwise and fried, if desired