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Unbelievable Cuban Beans and Rice Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1cupchopped onion

  • 1green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 4tablespoonstomato paste

  • 1(15.25 ounce) cankidney beans, drained with liquid reserved

  • 1cupuncooked white rice

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic. When onion is translucent, add salt and tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and cook, 2 minutes. Stir in beans and rice.

  2. Pour liquid from beans into a large measuring cup and add enough water to reach a volume of 2 1/2 cups; pour into beans. Cover and cook on low, 45 to 50 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.

Tips

You can substitute black beans, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g 		4%
Saturated Fat
0g 		2%
Cholesterol
2mg 		1%
Sodium
750mg 		33%
Total Carbohydrate
49g 		18%
Dietary Fiber
5g 		18%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
7g 		15%
Vitamin C
19mg 		21%
Calcium
55mg 		4%
Iron
3mg 		14%
Potassium
223mg 		5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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