What is Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo?

It is a Cuban recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.

What goes well with Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo?

Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes. Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans Flavorful Spanish Rice and Beans Yellow Rice for Rice Cookers Sweet Plantain Pie

How long does it take to make Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo?

About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 596.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 4 steps.

Is Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo healthy?

Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 596.71 calories and 18.93 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 684.09 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.2 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.84 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo

Name: Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban, Puerto Rican, Spanish
Ingredients: 30 oz Black Beans; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 whole Carrot; 2 stalk Celery; 1 cup Chicken Stock; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 8 oz Picante Sauce; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar; 2 cups Rice; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Smoked Paprika; 2 whole Spanish Chorizo; 1 tsp Sugar; 4 cups Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Cuban 🇨🇺Puerto Rican 🇵🇷Spanish 🇪🇸

Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo brings tender beans and fluffy rice together with smoky Spanish chorizo, onions, peppers, and warm spices for a richly layered bite. Subtle heat, a hint of vinegar brightness, and paprika depth make it special for a cozy weeknight dinner or an easy gathering with friends.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

52 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 56 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 23 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 91 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

How it scores for each health goal

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45
Heart Health: 43
Metabolic: 55
Digestive: 36
Inflammatory: 37
Performance: 53
General Wellness

1

In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
2

Warm oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in black beans and liquid from can, chorizo, chicken stock, picante sauce, bay leaves, paprika, vinegar, cumin, sugar, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beans are soft, about 30 minutes.
4

Uncover the pan; continue cooking until the mixture reaches the desired consistency, about 20 minutes more. Discard the bay leaves, taste, and adjust the seasoning.

About This Recipe

Island Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 596.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo?: It is a Cuban recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo made of?: The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Stock. The full list of 20 is above.
What goes well with Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo?: Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
Cuban-Style Rice with Kidney Beans
Flavorful Spanish Rice and Beans
Yellow Rice for Rice Cookers
Sweet Plantain Pie
How long does it take to make Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo?: About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 596.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo healthy?: Island-Style Black Beans with Rice and Chorizo has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 596.71 calories and 18.93 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 684.09 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.2 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.84 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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