CUBAN-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Winter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Beans
1 cup dried small red kidney beans
2 quarts water
1/2 small onion
1 2-inch square of red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Rice
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed in cold water 5 times
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • For beans:
  • Soak kidney beans in large bowl with enough cold water to cover by 3 inches, at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain. Place 2 quarts water, beans and next 5 ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Drain, reserving beans and bean cooking liquid separately. Discard vegetables and cilantro.
  • For rice:
  • Bring 3 cups bean cooking liquid to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic, cumin and oregano and sauté until onions are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans and rice; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Princess Princess
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I'm not a fan of beans, but I loved this dish! The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lindzi
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ABIGAEL WANGARI
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This dish was a little too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Katlego Nkosi
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I'm a vegetarian and I made this dish with black beans instead of red beans. It was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


tango
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


cuteanimal ss
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I'm not a huge fan of Cuban food, but I loved this dish! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Megan Schmid
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This dish was delicious! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Vicki Soto
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Tudev Solongo
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I'm not a fan of beans, but I loved this dish! The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Noor Afridi
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Andreana Adolie
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I'm a vegetarian and I made this dish with black beans instead of red beans. It was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zakiyo Nuuro
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


T I m e P a s s
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I had some leftover pulled pork and added it to this dish. It was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sherry Parton
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Cuban-style red beans and rice he's ever had.


Waheed Momand
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I added some chopped green bell pepper and corn to this dish and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Daivon Hickmon
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I substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth and it turned out great! The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Minih Rose
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The red beans and rice were flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Luckson Njima
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful meal.


Nisar Ghumman
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These Cuban-style red beans and rice were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.