Casamiento
Casamiento, a beloved dish from Central America, is the perfect marriage of flavors and simplicity. This hearty, one-pan recipe combines fluffy cooked rice and tender black beans, perfectly seasoned with aromatic sautéed onion, garlic, and a hint of ground cumin. Topped with fresh cilantro and served with zesty lime wedges, Casamiento is a vibrant, budget-friendly comfort food that comes together in under 40 minutes. Perfect as a satisfying vegetarian main or a flavorful side dish, this recipe brings the rich culinary traditions of El Salvador and Honduras straight to your table. Easy to customize and packed with protein, it's a dish that’s sure to become a weeknight favorite for the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Start by preparing the ingredients. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the cilantro.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin to the onion mixture, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice and cooked black beans to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Cook the rice and beans mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring the dish is heated through and the flavors meld together.
Garnish the casamiento with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve the casamiento hot with lime wedges on the side for an added burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.6 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1784 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
