Sweet Chilean Lime Laced Black Beans & Rice - Crock

Name: Sweet Chilean Lime Laced Black Beans & Rice - Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (15 ounce) cans s&w black beans; 2 green bell peppers, 1 halved and seeded-1 diced; 8 cups water; 8 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 medium yellow onions, quartered; 2 teaspoons garlic, bottled crushed; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup extra dry sparkling wine, champagne or 1/2 cup spumante; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 cups instant rice; salt

Servings: persons

4 (15 ounce) cans s&w black beans
2 green bell peppers, 1 halved and seeded-1 diced
8 cups water
8 chicken bouillon cubes
2 medium yellow onions, quartered
2 teaspoons garlic, bottled crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra dry sparkling wine, champagne or 1/2 cup spumante
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups instant rice
salt

1
In a large soup pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add 6 bouillion cubes and allow them to dissolve. Reserve 2 cups of water and 2 bouillion cubes for later use.
2
Add the black beans and diced green bell pepper. Bring to a boil. Allow beans and pepper to simmer, covered for 1 hour. Cook and stir throughout.
3
Prepare sofrito; by placing halved green bell pepper, quartered onions, garlic, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, black pepper and reserved 2 cups water/bouillion cubes in a blender. Blend on low until the mixture is smooth. Add the sofrito to the the large pot of beans and rice simmering. Bring to a roaring boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook and stir blending flavors for 1 hour.
4
Add salt, as needed, sparkling wine (slowly), red wine vinegar, lime juice and sugar. Continue to simmer, covered for 1 hour, allowing spices to blend. Stir on occasion. Mixture will thicken somewhat.
5
Bring mixture to boil. Stir in 3 cups instant white rice. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir. SERVE!

1094

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 (15 ounce) cans s&w black beans, 2 green bell peppers, 1 halved and seeded-1 diced, 8 cups water, 8 chicken bouillon cubes, and more.

Yes, Sweet Chilean Lime Laced Black Beans & Rice - Crock Pot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Chilean Lime Laced Black Beans & Rice - Crock Pot

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