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Red Beans Congri

Red Beans Congri

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<p>Prepare this version of <em>Congrí </em>made with GOYA® <a title="Small Red Beans Dry" href="https://goya.com/en/products/small-red-beans-dry" data-udi="https://goya.com/en/products/small-red-beans-dry">Small Red Beans</a>. Inspired by classic Cuban rice, we cook the red beans with fluffy <a title="Canilla Extra Long Grain Rice" href="https://goya.com/en/products/canilla-extra-long-grain-rice" data-udi="https://goya.com/en/products/canilla-extra-long-grain-rice">CANILLA® Extra Long Grain Rice</a>, smoky bacon, fresh veggies and spices, making it the perfect combination for a delicious family dinner.</p>

Total Time

160m

Prep Time:30m

Yields:8 Servings

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Ingredients

1½ cups

dry GOYA® Small Red Beans , rinsed

6

<p>slices bacon, chopped</p>

1

<p>white onion, diced</p>

2

<p>stalks celery, diced</p>

1

<p>green bell pepper, diced</p>

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Ground Cumin

1 tsp.

GOYA® Oregano Leaf

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

1½ cups

GOYA® Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice

2 tbsp.

<p>fresh cilantro, finely chopped</p>

1 box

frozen GOYA® Platanos Maduros – Ripe Plantains , cooked according to package direct

2

<p>avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced</p>

<p>Lime wedges, for serving</p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Place beans in large saucepan; pour in enough water to cover. Let stand overnight; drain.</p>

Step 2

<p>Return beans to saucepan; add enough fresh water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender; drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid.</p>

Step 3

<p>Place bacon in Dutch oven or large saucepan set over medium-high heat; cook bacon for 5 to 7 minutes or until fat is rendered and edges of bacon are crispy. Reduce heat to medium; cook onion, celery, green pepper, garlic, cumin and oregano for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.</p>

Step 4

<p>Stir in beans, reserved cooking liquid, 1 cup water and Adobo seasoning; bring to boil. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.</p>

Step 5

<p>Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro.</p>

Step 6

<p>Spoon <em>Congri</em> into bowls; top each serving with 3 plantain pieces, avocado slices and lime wedges.</p> <p>Note: Serve any leftover <em>Congri</em> with fried eggs for breakfast, or wrap in a large flour tortilla with salsa, guacamole and shredded cheese for a simple lunch sandwich.</p>

Products in this Recipe

Small Red Beans

Small Red Beans
Minced Garlic

Minced Garlic
Ground Cumin

Ground Cumin
Oregano Leaf
Oregano Leaf
Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice

Canilla<sup>®</sup> Extra Long Grain Rice
Platanos Maduros – Ripe Plantains
Platanos Maduros – Ripe Plantains

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Main Dish

Cuba

Pork

One Pan

All-Ocassion

Over 60 minutes

Caribbean

All-Year

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