Slow Cooker Cuban Black Beans and Rice
This slow cooker recipe for Cuban black beans and rice is an easy, hearty, and flavorful meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a big family gathering. The slow cooker makes the beans super tender and creamy.
8h
Prep Time
5h
Cook Time
8
Servings
Ingredients
1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
8 cups water
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups cooked white rice, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Place the soaked black beans, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper into a slow cooker.
Step 2
Cook on high for 4-5 hours or until the beans are tender and creamy. Stir occasionally.
Step 3
Once the beans are done, remove the bay leaf and discard.
Step 4
Serve the black beans on a bed of cooked white rice.
Step 5
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.