Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Serves 4 to 6
Time 1 hr 15 min

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.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2 cupsuncooked brown rice
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 tablespoonolive oil
    1 largeyellow onion, chopped
    1red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
    5 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1/2 teaspoonchili powder
    1 can (14.5-ounce)diced tomatoes, with their liquid
    2 cans (15-ounce)black beans, drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
    1lime, cut into wedges (optional)

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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

4.5g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

830mg

Total Carbohydrate

70g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

11g

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