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Cuban Style Beans and Rice

Cuban Style Beans and Rice for a Soul-Warming Feast

Cuban Style Beans and Rice offers a comforting dish packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 1 can Black Beans Use canned for quicker prep.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with any neutral oil if desired.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Red or yellow alternatives are great.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic ideal; garlic powder can substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Ground coriander serves as a mild substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Don't skip this ingredient.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegan option.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice (White or Brown) Opt for brown rice for extra fiber.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • heavy pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the black beans by soaking overnight or boil for 2 minutes and let sit for an hour.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and add 1 diced onion and 1 chopped green bell pepper. Sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of cumin, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the soaked black beans and 4 cups of chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 1 hour.
  5. Cook rice according to the package instructions, approximately 15-20 minutes for white rice or 40-45 minutes for brown rice.
  6. Plate the fluffy rice, ladle the beans over the rice, and garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a thicker bean stew, simmer uncovered. For a soupier texture, add more broth as needed.

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