Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans
Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans brings tender legumes and fluffy white rice together with sweet sautéed onion, green bell pepper, and a rich tomato-garlic base. The result is hearty and well-balanced, with gentle warmth and a satisfying, homestyle depth. It’s great for a simple weeknight dinner or a comforting side at casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. When the onion turns translucent, add the salt and tomato paste. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beans and rice.
- 2
Pour the liquid from the beans into a large measuring cup and add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups; pour this into the beans. Cover and cook on low for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
- Calories 291.71 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 9.37 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 55.35 g 20%
- Total Fat 5.5 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 228.43 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 7.65 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 6.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 774.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 56.21 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 6.64 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cuban Style Rice with Kidney Beans is a Cuban side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Bell Pepper, Kidney Beans, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 291.71 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Bell Pepper, Kidney Beans, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans healthy?
- Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 291.71 calories and 9.37 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 228.43 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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