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: 1 cup dried small red kidney beans; 2 quarts water; 1/2 small onion; 1 2-inch square of red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 fresh cilantro sprigs; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed in cold water 5 times; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

1 cup dried small red kidney beans
2 quarts water
1/2 small onion
1 2-inch square of red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed in cold water 5 times
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1
Soak kidney beans in large bowl with enough cold water to cover by 3 inches, at least 4 hours or overnight.
2
Drain.
3
Place 2 quarts water, beans and next 5 ingredients in large pot.
4
Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
5
Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
Drain, reserving beans and bean cooking liquid separately.
8
Discard vegetables and cilantro.
9
Bring 3 cups bean cooking liquid to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
10
Add rice; bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
12
Uncover; fluff with fork.
13
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
14
Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, cumin and oregano and saute until onions are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
15
Stir in beans and rice; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
16
Season with salt and pepper.

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried small red kidney beans, 2 quarts water, 1/2 small onion, 1 2-inch square of red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Cuban-Style Red 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.

Cuban-Style Red Beans and Rice

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