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Instructions

1. Drain the soaked beans, rinse them, then cook them in 1.2 L of water with the bay leaf for 45 minutes at a gentle simmer, until tender.
2. Keep about 500 ml of the cooking liquid and drain the rest, keeping the beans.
3. In a casserole dish, heat the oil and sauté the onion and pepper for 6 minutes, then add the garlic and cumin for 1 minute.
4. Add the rice and beans, stir for 2 minutes, then pour in the reserved cooking liquid (about 500 ml) and season with salt.
5. Cover, simmer gently for 20 minutes without stirring, then let it rest covered for 5 minutes before serving.