Congrí Light (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)

Ingredients (14)

• black beans 10.00 oz dried
• sorted and rinsed (1 1/2 cups)
• water 4.00 cup divided (use more if needed)
• brown rice 0.50 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1.00 tsp
• avocado oil 1.50 tsp divided
• garlic powder 1.00 tsp
• green bell pepper 1.00 cup green pepper finely chopped
• red pepper 0.50 cup finely chopped
• Spanish onion 1.00 cup finely chopped
• garlic 2.00 tbsp finely chopped
• dried oregano 1.50 tbsp dried
• 1.50 tsp ground cumin
• bay leaves 3.00 dried