Cubans have a great love of creating delicious dishes that are filled with flavor and tradition. Cuban black beans and rice is a classic Cuban dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is simple to make, yet packed with flavor, and can be served as a main course or as a side dish. The combination of black beans, rice, and spices creates a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
PACIFIC CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE
I am not claiming this to be an authentic Cuban dish, rather my version of it. I hope that you enjoy. Garnish with chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream.
Provided by Fancy Nancy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat; saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix black beans with liquid, chorizo, chicken stock, picante sauce, bay leaves, paprika, red wine vinegar, cumin, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together in the pot with the onion mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the beans have softened, about 30 minutes.
- Remove lid from pot and continue cooking until the mixture reaches your desired consistency, at least 20 minutes more. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to your preferences. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.4 calories, Carbohydrate 84.5 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1609 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE
I can't remember where I got this recipe. The Cuban surgeon at the hospital where I worked said it was "almost as good" as his mother's!
Provided by carole in orlando
Categories Rice
Time 3h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large stockpot cover beans with water and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand for one hour.
- Drain water and cover with fresh water (6 cups).
- In a skillet saute the onions, bell pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, until tender.
- Add onion mixture and all remaining ingredients, except the red wine vinegar, to the beans and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer covered for 2 hours, until beans are tender.
- Add more water if necessary.
- At the last minute add the red wine vinegar, just before serving.
- Serve with 2 cups of cooked rice.
- Top with chopped green onions, chopped hard boiled eggs or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 412.9, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 18.6
CUBAN BLACK BEANS
This classic recipe is adapted from "Tastes Like Cuba," by Eduardo Machado and Michael Domitrovich. The secret is the homemade sofrito, but bottled will do in a pinch.
Provided by Pete Wells
Categories one pot
Time 45m
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut 1 green pepper into 1-inch squares. Smash and peel 4 of the garlic cloves. Put the green pepper and garlic into a large pot with the beans, ham hock, bay leaves and 1 tablespoon salt. Add 2 quarts water and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and simmer until the beans are tender, an hour or more.
- Meanwhile, make a sofrito. Cut the remaining ½ green pepper into ¼-inch dice. Peel and finely chop the remaining garlic. Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the green pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeño (leave out the seeds if you don't want it too spicy), oregano, cumin, black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt and stir for another minute. Pour in the vinegar and scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. This is your sofrito.
- When the beans are cooked, discard the bay leaf. Remove and set aside the ham hock and let it cool. Transfer 1 cup of beans to small bowl, mash them into a paste with the back of a fork and return to the pot. Add the sofrito, then the sugar. Pull the meat from the ham hock, leaving behind any white sinew or gristle. Chop the ham into ½-inch pieces and return it to the bean pot.
- Stir the beans well and bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes or so, skimming any foam from the top. Taste for salt and serve with white rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE
Serve your family with this slow-cooked black beans and rice dish - a hearty meal!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except rice in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve beans over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg
CUBAN BEANS AND RICE
I originally got this from a Cuban friend, but made some changes to it. I have had it many times, the leftovers are very good wrapped in a tortilla, too. Very filling dish.
Provided by Chris Barila
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic. When onion is translucent add salt and tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the beans and rice.
- Pour the liquid from the beans into a large measuring cup and add enough water to reach a volume of 2 1/2 cups; pour into beans. Cover and cook on low for 45 to 50 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 750.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND CUMIN SCENTED RICE
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pick over beans, discarding any shriveled ones of foreign particles. Wash well and soak, covered in water, for 4 hours. Drain beans and place in 4 quarts of water in a soup pot. Add ham hock to the beans. Bring rapidly to a boil. Reduce heat to moderate and simmer beans until tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.
- In a saute pan, heat 1 and 1/3 cups olive oil. Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pan and saute over low heat. Add the chopped chiles and season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 cup of drained black beans to the onion mixture in the saute pan, and mash thoroughly with rest of the ingredients in the skillet. Stir in the sugar and the dried oregano.
- Add the bean and onion mixture to the bean pot. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, at moderate heat. Add red wine, vinegar, 4 teaspoons dried oregano and cumin. Uncover and cook until sauce thickens. Serve hot.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 3 cups uncooked basmati rice
- 2 small limes, juiced
- 6 cups cold water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Heat butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. When butter is melted, add cumin seeds and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat to high and add the lime juice, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low for 15 minutes until water evaporates.
CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE (QUICK)
In this recipe I use the canned black beans instead of the dried. It makes this dish a lot faster to make.
Provided by luvcookn
Categories Rice
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all ingredients except rice in a 2 qt casserole.
- Bake uncovered about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly.
- Serve over rice.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Soak the black beans overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking.
- Rinse the black beans thoroughly before cooking.
- Use a large pot to cook the black beans so that they have plenty of room to expand.
- Add the bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and garlic to the pot of black beans for extra flavor.
- Cook the black beans over low heat until they are tender, but not mushy.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Garnish the Cuban black beans and rice with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
Cuban black beans and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Cuban black beans and rice that will have your family and friends coming back for more. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Cuban black beans and rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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