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Cuban-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Cuban-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 bacon slices
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
3 (14-oz) cans fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 (16-oz) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
sliced green onions (optional)

Directions:

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; crumble bacon, and set aside. Add oil to pan. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute or just until garlic begins to brown. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add rice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Place reserved bacon and bay leaf in pan; stir in water and 2 cans broth. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Stir in remaining can of broth and beans. Cook 5 minutes over low heat or until heated through, stirring frequently. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	267.4 Kcal (1120 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.7g	16%
Cholesterol	14.78mg	5%
Sodium	423.08mg	18%
Potassium	260.74mg	6%
Total Carbs	34.75g	12%
Sugars	2.35g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.07g	12%
Protein	7.93g	16%
Vitamin C	14.7mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	41.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	158.55 Kcal (664 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.34g	16%
Cholesterol	8.77mg	5%
Sodium	250.85mg	18%
Potassium	154.6mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.61g	12%
Sugars	1.4g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.82g	12%
Protein	4.7g	16%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	3.6mg	34%
Calcium	24.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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