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4 cups water
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2 cups rice
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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2 carrots, peeled and chopped
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
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2 smoked Spanish chorizo sausage links, coarsely chopped
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice
I am not claiming this to be an authentic Cuban black beans and rice dish, rather my version of it. Enjoy it garnished with green onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream.
Nutrition Information
277
Calories
19g
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
305mg
Potassium
2g
Fiber
7g
Sugar