Cuban-Style Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Cuban-Style Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bacon slices; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups water; 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 3 (16-ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained; Sliced green onions (optional)

Servings: persons

8 bacon slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 (16-ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
Sliced green onions (optional)

1
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; crumble bacon, and set aside. Add oil to pan. Add onion and bell pepper; saute over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute or just until garlic begins to brown. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add rice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2
Place reserved bacon and bay leaf in pan; stir in water and 2 cans broth. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Stir in remaining can of broth and beans. Cook 5 minutes over low heat or until heated through, stirring frequently. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

1871

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bacon slices, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium), and more.

Yes, Cuban-Style Red Beans And Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Cuban-Style Red Beans And Rice

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