Cuban Beans and Rice
A flavourful dish that gives you an important dose of fill-you-up fibre!
Ingredients
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 red peppers, diced
- 2 tbsp Cuban Mojo Marinade Mix or Fajita Seasoing
- 1 can (19 oz /540 ml) diced tomatoes, including liquid
- 1 can (19 oz /540 ml) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 2⁄3 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese – optional
- chopped cilantro - optional
Preparation
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
- Stir in marinade mix or seasoning and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, beans, and rice. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and rice is cooked. Season with Salt and Pepper.
- Garnish with cheddar and cilantro, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 320, Fat 3 g (Saturated 0.3 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g (Fiber 15 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 14 g.
Tips
Makes a great filling for burritos. Fill tortillas, sprinkle with cheddar and top with prepared Salsa, if desired. Roll and serve!