Source: dLife

Classic Caribbean dish of black beans and rice sauteed with cumin and brown sugar.

Servings

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion , minced
1 large garlic cloves , minced
15 oz low sodium canned black beans , rinsed and well drained
0.25 tsp ground cumin
0.25 tsp ground oregano
1 bay leaves
0.5 tsp packed light brown sugar
0.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 pinch black pepper , freshly ground (to taste)
2 cup Rice, white, medium grain, cooked , hot

1 Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium - low heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute, stirring often, until onion is soft but not browned, about 4 minutes.
2 Stir in remaining ingredients except cooked rice. Simmer for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
3 To serve, divide beans and sauce between 6 heated serving plates. Pack 1/3 cup of the hot cooked rice into a mold. Unmold onto the beans and serve at once.