Puerto Rican Style Brown Rice & Beans Recipe

Name: Puerto Rican Style Brown Rice & Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Water; 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon (I Like Better Than Bouillon); 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 cup Quick Cooking Brown Rice; 1 whole Small Onion; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; Salt And Pepper; 1 whole Pepper, Or 1/3 Of A Red, Yellow And Green Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Or Half A Fresh Lime; 1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped; 2 ounces, weight Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 whole Tomato, Chopped

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Water
1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon (I Like Better Than Bouillon)
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 cup Quick Cooking Brown Rice
1 whole Small Onion
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
Salt And Pepper
1 whole Pepper, Or 1/3 Of A Red, Yellow And Green Pepper
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Or Half A Fresh Lime
1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped
2 ounces, weight Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1/2 whole Tomato, Chopped

1
Put the water, bouillon and olive oil on to boil.
2
When it comes to a boil, add the rice, cover, reduce to simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan, and add the onion.
4
Cook until starting to brown, then add the beans and garlic, spices, salt and pepper.
5
Taste and adjust as necessary.
6
Add more oil if necessary.
7
Cook until the beans are warm and slightly toasty, then add the peppers.
8
Season with lime juice.
9
Season the rice with a splash of lime juice and cilantro.
10
Put the rice on a plate, top with beans and peppers, a sprinkling of cheese, tomatoes and cilantro.

490

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Protein

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Water, 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon (I Like Better Than Bouillon), 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 cup Quick Cooking Brown Rice, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Style Brown Rice & Beans 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.

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Puerto Rican Style Brown Rice & Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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