Preparation

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and capsicum, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, bay leaf and cumin, and cook for a further minute or until fragrant. Stir in vinegar and tomato paste until combined.
Add rice, beans and stock, and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is al dente. Remove from heat and stand, covered, for 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green capsicum, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 fresh bay leaf
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 200 g (1 cup) long grain rice
  • 400 g can black beans (see Note), rinsed, drained
  • 625 ml (2½ cups) chicken stock