Cuban-style black beans can serve as a protein-packed meal or as a delicious side dish. Dry roasting the brown rice enhances its nutty, sweet flavor.
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Ingredients
Method
Place rice in a strainer and rinse under cool water until water runs clear.
Transfer to a medium pot.
Cook rice over medium-low heat, stirring gently, until fragrant and toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add 4 cups salted water, cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
Uncover pot, fluff rice and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions and cook until just soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add peppers, garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes with their liquid and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in beans, then simmer until flavors are melded, about 5 minutes more; season with salt and pepper.
Spoon beans over rice, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges and serve.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
one serving based on a total of 6 servings
Calories
360
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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