Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans; 1 cup chopped onion; water; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 lb ham, cut into pieces; 2 bay leaves; ½ teaspoon dried leaf thyme; ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon salt, if desired (optional); 12 large jalapeno pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups brown rice; water; 1 cup chopped green pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black beans
1 cup chopped onion
water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 lb ham, cut into pieces
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried leaf thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon salt, if desired (optional)
12 large jalapeno pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups brown rice
water
1 cup chopped green pepper

1
Quick soak beans by bringing beans and water for soaking to a boil.
2
Boil for 2 minutes, Remove from heat and cover the pot.
3
Let the beans stand in the soak water for 1 hour.Drain the soak water.
4
I find that the beans will not get soft if you add anything to them.
5
I put the beans in a pressure cooker and cook for 3 minutes.
6
Let if cool until the top can be removed.
7
Add onion, bouillon cube, ham, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, jalapeno, and cayenne.
8
Cook and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Add green pepper and cook another 5 minutes.
10
Serve over rice and top with crumbled cheese.

1034

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black beans, 1 cup chopped onion, water, 1 beef bouillon cube, and more.

Yes, Cuban Black Beans and Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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