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
- 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 300.38 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.04 g Moderate
- Carbs 57.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.84 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.61 mg Low Source
- Sodium 228.43 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.25 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.85 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 39.72 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate
- Potassium 388.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 47.17 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 300.38 kcal.
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 300.38 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.
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