Cuban Beans and Rice - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, cut in wedges and separated
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut in strips
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 habanero chiles, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup long-grain raw white rice
• 1 small tomato, cut into wedges
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and liquid reserved
• Salt to taste