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Cuban Beans and Rice

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Cuban Beans and Rice.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 4

Total time: 18 min

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cups black beans, canned, low-sodium
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • black pepper
  • 3 cups brown rice, cooked

Instructions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté the garlic, onion, and green bell pepper until golden, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the beans, broth, vinegar, and seasoning; bring to a boil then lower to a simmer. Cook covered for 5 minutes.
  4. Spoon over cooked rice and serve.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1 1/2 cups prepared beans and rice, 1/4 of recipe
calories403 calories
protein18g
carbohydrate76g
fat4g
saturated Fat1g
fiber16g
sugar4g
sodium294mg
cholesterol0mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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