FLORIDA BEANS AND RICE

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Make and share this Florida Beans and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Rice

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dried black beans, washed and drained
6 cups water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 smoked ham bone (optional)
1 slice bacon, minced
1/4 cup wine vinegar
cooked yellow rice
1 bunch scallion, chopped

Steps:

  • Cover beans with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover pan and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet. Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes. Add to beans, Add bay leaves, salt, pepper, han bone, and bacon. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, or until tender, adding more water if necessary. Remove bay leaves and add wine vinegar. Serve with yellow rice, and ganish with scallions.
  • VARIATION: This dish can be improved through the use of any flavorful stock (chicken, ham, vegetables, dry white wine, etc.), rather than the water. Also, for added flavor, as dish simmers, consider adding 1/2 cup sliced, pimiento-stuffed olives, 1 teaspoon ground oregano, and/or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
  • NOTE: To cook yellow rice, just cook rice as you would normally do, but add a drop or 2 of yellow food color. In Key West, most cooks use an inexpensive condiment called BIJOL, which gives rice a rich yellow color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 817, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 17.3

Anita Bett
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


MAJIN LIMBU
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This recipe is a waste of time. The beans and rice were bland and tasteless.


Francesca Bus
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans and rice turned out mushy.


Lennox Bonginkosi
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The beans and rice were a little bland for my taste, but I added some salsa and hot sauce, and it was perfect.


Hillary Mokua
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I love the smoky flavor that the smoked sausage adds to this dish.


Samuel Veile
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Darkness Alcohol
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ayub jani
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste.


Neloy Islam
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hassan Slayer
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I added some chopped kale to this recipe for an extra boost of nutrients.


Health Solution BD
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the smoked sausage. The beans and rice were still delicious.


Aris gone Viral
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, and this is a great way to turn it into a delicious meal.


Wonnette Carroll
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Aitbar Gul
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I followed the recipe exactly, and my beans and rice turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Ronaldo
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This is my new go-to recipe for beans and rice. It's easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.


Gannah Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and creamy, and the rice was cooked to perfection.


Mariam Darbaidze
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This recipe was a hit! The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the addition of the smoked sausage and bell peppers.