Black Beans with Rice and Avocado Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
• 1 dried bay leaf
• Coarse salt, to tast
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 poblano chile, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco, about 4 ounces
• 1 jalapeno chile, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves