Quick Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice

A shortcut Cuban black beans and rice recipe simplifies preparation using canned beans, recaito, herbs, and spices.

Category Tags:

DinnerLunchSide Dish

Cuisine Tags:

CaribbeanLatin

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Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine a 15-ounce can of undrained black beans, 1/4 cup recaito, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and a dash each of salt and pepper.

  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

  3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until desired consistency.

  4. Discard the bay leaf.

  5. Serve the black beans with 4 cups of hot cooked white rice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 275 kcal
Carbohydrate: 48 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 10 g
Protein: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 189 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g