Casamiento

Casamiento, a beloved comfort dish from El Salvador and Honduras, is a simple yet flavorful combination of cooked rice and black beans, infused with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a touch of cumin. This quick and hearty recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or satisfying side dish. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, Casamiento delivers vibrant, earthy flavors in every bite. Whether served solo or paired with grilled meats, avocado, or fried plantains, this versatile dish is a celebration of Latin American culinary tradition. Packed with protein and budget-friendly ingredients, Casamiento is a wholesome, one-pan recipe you’ll turn to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the ingredients. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the cilantro.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin to the onion mixture, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the cooked rice and cooked black beans to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 7

Cook the rice and beans mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring the dish is heated through and the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Garnish the casamiento with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve the casamiento hot with lime wedges on the side for an added burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1013.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1279.6

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1209.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 44.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.4mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1784.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.9%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 65.4%