Spanish rice is usually made with rice ... Long Grain Rice: Long grain rice is the best for this recipe. Black Beans: Black beans are perfect for this meal. Make sure you drain and rinse them ...

In Costa Rica, black beans are the basis for gallo pinto ... Depending on whom you ask, rice arrived with the Spanish and Portuguese, either from Asia, via the Spanish-controlled Philippines ...

This recipe uses the most popular beans in a Caribbean kitchen (black beans and kidney beans), all cooked up in a turmeric paste which adds extra flavour to the soft fluffy rice. Each serving ...

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the rice and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside. Place a little olive oil in a small pan, add the black beans and warm through ...