Cuban Black Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Cuban Black Beans And Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 570 min
Total time: 600 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; Diced Tomatoes; 8 cups water (for soaking), 4 cups water (for cooking); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Jalapeno; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish); a squeeze of lime juice (optional, for garnish)

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Cuba with this hearty and delicious black bean and rice recipe! Easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for a crowd, this recipe delivers a massive batch of tender black beans simmered to perfection, served over fluffy rice. A true taste of the island, ready in under 10 hours!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 570 mins

Calories 344.1 kcal

Protein 24g

Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cuban Black Beans And Rice

1 pound dried black beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
Diced Tomatoes
8 cups water (for soaking), 4 cups water (for cooking)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Jalapeno
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
a squeeze of lime juice (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Cuban Black Beans And Rice

Rinse 1 pound of dried black beans and soak them in 8 cups of water overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
In a large slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, 4 cups of water, 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
While the beans are cooking, prepare your rice according to package directions. We recommend using about 2 cups of long-grain white rice.
Serve the flavorful black beans over a generous portion of fluffy rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and a squeeze of lime juice (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

Carbs

22g

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