Red Beans and Rice - Habichuela Recipe

Name: Red Beans and Rice - Habichuela
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 strip bacon, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped acorn squash; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled; 1/2 cup water; 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained; White rice, recipe follows; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup medium-grain rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 strip bacon, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped acorn squash
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
1/2 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
White rice, recipe follows
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup medium-grain rice

1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and bacon.
2
Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, squash, tomato paste, bouillon cube, and water.
3
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4
Add the beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
5
Serve over white rice, garnished with cilantro.
6
White Rice:
7
In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat and add the oil and salt.
8
Stir in the rice, cover with a lid and let cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
9
Lower the heat for the last 5 minutes.
10
The rice should be soft and fluffy.

400

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 strip bacon, sliced, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Beans and Rice - Habichuela falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Red Beans and Rice - Habichuela

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