CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH FRUIT SALAD

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Winter

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb dried black beans
Water for soaking
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
4 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1 teaspoon salt, preferably Himalayan
1 dried whole red pepper or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, as desired
3 cups uncooked brown rice
5 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, preferably Himalayan
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup dark rum
4 oranges, peeled and diced
4 apples, cored and diced
3 bananas, sliced
Kiwi, pomegranate, berries, pears, pineapple, or other fruits as desired to make a pretty fresh fruit salad.
Sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Sort, wash and soak beans; drain and rinse beans. 2. In a 4-quart pot, saute onion in butter or coconut oil until tender. Add beans, broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, and red or cayenne pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 3. While beans are cooking, rinse the rice. Place in another pot with the water and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 50-60 minutes. 4. After rice has been started, make the fruit salad in a large bowl. 5. When beans are tender, stir in the greem pepper and rum. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. 6. Serve beans over rice in wide soup bowls. Top with fruit salad and then a dollop of sour cream.

Orakzai Vines
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it! The beans and rice were so flavorful, and the fruit salad was a perfect complement.


Kenneth Tafoya
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill! The Cuban black beans and rice were a hit with my family and friends.


Mustafa nabizada
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy fruit salad, and they didn't even realize they were eating beans and rice!


Dalton Bruner
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker, and it came out perfectly! The beans and rice were tender and flavorful, and the fruit salad was still refreshing.


Abdul mejid
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, so I cut back on the chili powder. It was still very flavorful!


Taliq Kyabs
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit salad, so I omitted it from the recipe. The beans and rice were still delicious on their own.


Z Fam
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This recipe is very versatile. I've made it with different types of beans and rice, and it always turns out great!


Dannon Doran
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I'm a big fan of Cuban food, and this recipe did not disappoint! The beans and rice were flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the fruit salad was a nice light side dish.


Cassia Rioda
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I also added some chopped avocado to the fruit salad for an extra creamy texture.


Awais Akram
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The fruit salad is a perfect complement to the beans and rice.


NAKIYABWE ROBINAH
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This black beans and rice dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special. Definitely a repeat!


Kelvin Jimmy
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I'm new to Cuban cuisine, and this recipe was a great introduction. It's easy to follow and produces delicious results.


Upreti Dil
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This Cuban black beans and rice recipe is a real winner! The flavors are authentic and well-balanced, and the fruit salad adds a refreshing touch.


Budha Magar
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Ridwan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I love the addition of the fruit salad, which adds a nice freshness to the dish.


Troy Postell
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but this recipe converted me! The flavors are very balanced.


A Yates
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I added some extra vegetables to the rice for a healthier twist, and it came out excellent!


Jauzy Kulczyk
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Beans and rice are my go-to comfort plate, and this Cuban version took it up a notch!


Wiliams Becky
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This has become a staple in my house. So easy, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight meal.


Ntsako Hope
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Loved how simple this recipe is! It's truly an example of the simple flavors being the best.