Arroz de Feijão Angolano
A simple yet flavorful rice and bean dish, a staple in Angolan households. This version combines fluffy rice with tender beans in a savory base, often enhanced with aromatic vegetables.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups White rice(rinsed)
- 1.5 cups Cooked black or red beans(canned or home-cooked)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Diced bell pepper(any color)
- 4 cups Water or vegetable broth
- to taste Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley or cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- 3
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the oil and vegetables. Toast for about 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the water or vegetable broth. Add salt, black pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 7
Gently stir in the cooked beans and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- 8
Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 9
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If using dried beans, cook them separately until tender before adding them to the rice.
- ✓For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
- ✓This dish can be served as a side or a light main course.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like corn kernels or peas.
- For a vegetarian/vegan version, ensure you use vegetable broth and no animal products.