Rice with red beans (Moro de Habichuelas Rojas) - Together Women Rise

Ingredients

• 1½ cups dry red beans, or 1 16 oz. can of red beans, drained
• 2½ cups uncooked white rice
• 8 cups of water
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon vinegar