Cuban Beans and Rice

25 - 30 min

4 servings

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.

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!

Tips

Makes a great filling for burritos. Fill tortillas, sprinkle with cheddar and top with prepared Salsa, if desired. Roll and serve!