Cuban Brown Rice with Beans

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 281.4

Total Fat: 7.9 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 97.2 mg
Total Carbs: 40.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
Protein: 7.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Cuban Brown Rice with Beans calories by ingredient

Introduction

A great way to add flavor and fun to a traditional dish A great way to add flavor and fun to a traditional dish

Minutes to Prepare: 25

Minutes to Cook: 55

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rice (3 cups cooked)

1 15 oz can black beans, drained

1 large or 2 medium cloves of garlic

1/2 yellow onion

1 1/2 tsp minced jalapeno peppers

1/3 bell pepper

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp ground pepper

1/4 tsp sea salt (or table salt)

1/4 cup red wine or cooking sherry

3 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1) Cook brown rice according to instructions (takes approximately 45 minutes)

2) Meanwhile, sautee onions and garlic with the olive oil in a frying pan for 5 minutes (or until onions are translucent)

3) Add remaining ingredients and let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes

4) Remove from heat and mix with brown rice

Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIAMONDDIVA23.