Spicy Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Spicy Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1 Japaleno pepper or Aji Cachucha pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 7 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cups black beans soaked overnight in water, or drained canned beans; 3/4 cup water or chicken stock; 3 cups prepared rice

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1 Japaleno pepper or Aji Cachucha pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups black beans soaked overnight in water, or drained canned beans
3/4 cup water or chicken stock
3 cups prepared rice

1
Add the olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add the bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, then add the oregano, bay leaf, salt, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3
Saute until the vegetables soften, then turn the heat to low.
4
Mash 1 cup of the beans to a paste and add to vegetable mixture.
5
Add the remaining whole beans and the water or chicken stock.
6
Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
7
Serve over the hot cooked rice.
8
Stove

1344

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped, 1 Japaleno pepper or Aji Cachucha pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Cuban Black Beans and Rice

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