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Step 1
Clean and rinse dried kidney beans, removing any debris.
Step 2
Soak in 4 quarts warm water for at least 8 hours before cooking.
Step 3
Reserve 11 cups of the water for cooking, and discard the rest. Rinse and drain beans, and set aside.
Step 4
Add the onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to a medium-sized saute pan, and place over medium heat. Saute for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Add 1 cup reserved water, bouillon cube, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and black pepper.
Step 6
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set pan aside for 2 minutes.
Step 7
In either a stove-top or electric pressure cooker, add drained beans and 6 cups reserved water.
Step 8
Transfer vegetable mixture to pressure cooker. Stir. Secure lid and cook for 20 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally.
Step 9
Meanwhile, coat a large, heavy pot with remaining vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Add rice and salt.
Step 10
Saute rice for 2 minutes until slightly toasted, then add 4 cups water and mix well. When water starts to gently boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes.
Step 11
Uncover rice and fluff thoroughly with a fork.
Step 12
Fold rice and beans together in the pot or in a large bowl, using a rubber spatula.
Step 13
Sprinkle cilantro on top and serve.