Cuban Sunshine Rice with Peas and Pimentos

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Cuban Sunshine Rice with Peas and Pimentos brightens up your dinner table with a colorful staple of Caribbean cuisine. Featuring long grain rice infused with annatto powder for a warm, golden hue, this vegetarian dish combines sweet peas and tangy pimentos for a delightful contrast. Perfect as a side for roast pork or chicken, this vibrant dish is a must-try for any meal.

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Overview

This Cuban-style yellow rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish, perfect for adding a splash of color to your meal. Traditionally garnished with pimentos, this rice is a staple in Caribbean cuisine and pairs beautifully with roast pork or chicken.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Cuban

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Cups long grain rice
• 8 Cups water
• 1 Small onion, minced
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) annatto powder
• 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) paprika
• 1 Pinch black pepper, to taste
• 1 Cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 4 Ounces (oz) jar pimento peppers, sliced

Steps

1. Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Shake the sieve to remove excess water from the rice.
2. In a large saucepan with a tightly fitting lid, combine the rice and water. Stir in the minced onion, salt, annatto powder, paprika, and black pepper.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer.
4. After 10 minutes of cooking, gently stir the thawed peas into the rice.
5. Continue cooking until all the water is evaporated and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes longer.
6. Serve the rice garnished with sliced pimento peppers. Enjoy your vibrant Cuban yellow rice!

Enjoy your homemade Cuban Sunshine Rice with Peas and Pimentos!