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Cuban Rice & Black Beans

Delicious Cuban Rice & Black Beans for Cozy Dinners

Experience the comforting flavors of Cuban Rice & Black Beans, a flavorful vegan dish perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice & Beans Ingredients
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Rinse thoroughly for fluffy texture.
  • 2 cups Water or Vegetable Broth Broth enhances flavor depth.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced for balanced cooking.
  • 1 can Black Beans Use canned for convenience.
  • 1 medium Green or Yellow Bell Pepper Sliced to speed up cooking.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for aromatic base.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Earthy spice complementing the dish.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup Fried Plantains Sweet and crispy.
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced for creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Fresh Salad Bright and refreshing.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  2. Introduce sliced green or yellow bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in drained black beans, cumin, and salt. Mix thoroughly, warming for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in rinsed jasmine rice, coating grains well. Stir gently for about a minute.
  5. Add water or vegetable broth, bringing mixture to a rapid boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Check if rice is tender. If needed, add reserved black bean liquid.
  8. Remove from heat, let sit for a couple of minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear for fluffy results. Use quality broth for enhanced flavor.

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