Samba in a Bowl: Arroz e Feijão - a Taste of Brazil

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup of black beans (you can use canned beans or
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups of rice
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups of water or vegetable broth