Homestyle Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• Beans
• 12 ounces dried kidney or pinto beans, soaked in cold water overnight
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small white onion, minced
• 1 carrot, peeled and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ cups long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• To Finish
• Roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish