Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe). I am not claiming this to be an authentic Cuban dish, rather my version of it. I hope that you enjoy. Garnish with chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water

2 cups rice

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion

chopped

1 bell pepper

chopped

2 carrots

peeled and chopped

2 ribs celery

chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

2 smoked Spanish chorizo sausage links

coarsely chopped

1 cup chicken stock

1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce

2 bay leaves

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

or more to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

or to taste

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

or to taste

1 pinch red pepper flakes

Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat; saute onion bell pepper carrots celery and garlic in hot oil until tender about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Mix black beans with liquid chorizo chicken stock picante sauce bay leaves paprika red wine vinegar cumin sugar salt black pepper and red pepper flakes together in the pot with the onion mixture; bring to a boil reduce heat to medium-low place a cover on the pot and simmer until the beans have softened about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Remove lid from pot and continue cooking until the mixture reaches your desired consistency at least 20 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to your preferences. Serve over rice.

Nutritional Information

Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 559.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.6g 39%

Carbohydrates: 84.5g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 13.2g 53%

Sugars: 5.7g

Fat: 15.8g 24%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 18.4mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 4819.5IU 96%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.7mg 67%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 27.7mg 46%

Folate: 251.8mcg 63%

Calcium: 112.6mg 11%

Iron: 6.5mg 36%

Magnesium: 84.5mg 30%

Potassium: 841.6mg 24%

Sodium: 1609mg 64%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 75%

Calories From Fat: 142.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.