Rice and Black Beans with Chorizo

I went to Tampa Bay with my brother and his wife, we ate this dish without chorizo.  I wanted a stand alone meal so I added Spanish chorizo to make it more filling.  The flavors are influenced by Cuba, Louisiana and Spain.



Rice and Black Beans with Chorizo

Serving 6 - 8 people.


Black Beans

                                           Olive Oil
1 med.                                Mayan Sweet onion, medium dice
1                                         Carrot, medium dice
1 lb.                                    Dry black beans
1 qt.                                    Chicken broth

1. Add olive oil to the sauce pan on low heat. Add onion and carrot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 10 min.
2. Add black beans and chicken broth to the sauce pan and cook on low heat for  2-2 1/2 hours.

Rice (Risotto)

                                          Olive Oil

2 - 4                                   Shallots, medium 

1 qt.                                   Arborio rice
1/2 cup                              White wine

3 cups                                Chicken broth

1 pinch                               Saffron 

1/4 cup                               Parmigiano reggiano, shredded

1. Add a thin layer of olive oil to a 10-inch pan and place on low heat. Add shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
2. Add rice and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes. Add wine on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes. 
3. In a separate pot, heat chicken broth until it reaches a boil. Turn off heat.
4. Add 3/4 cup of broth to the rice every 6-8 minutes (about 20 minutes in total). Turn off heat.
5. Add saffron and parmigiano reggiano, stir.

Chorizo 

                                            Olive Oil

1/2 lb.                                  Chorizo

1. Add olive oil and chorizo to pan and heat for 6-8 minutes. Turn off heat.
2. Place chorizo on paper towel.                                  

Layer beans, rice and chorizo. Add parmesan cheese to taste. Garnish with parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Rice and Black Beans with Chorizo

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