Cuban Red Beans and Rice

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cuban red beans and rice
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

In this easy version of a classic Cuban dish, red kidney beans are seasoned with onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano. If you prefer black beans, use them instead, or sprinkle the dish with cilantro.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ white onion, diced small (½ cup)

  • ¼ green bell pepper, diced small (½ cup)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until onion is soft, 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cumin, oregano, and rice; stir, and cook 1 minute. Add beans and broth; stir, then season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover. Reduce to a medium simmer and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2010

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