Rice with red beans and smoked bacon: a typical cuban dish

Name: Rice with red beans and smoked bacon: a typical cuban dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 slices smoked bacon; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Cumin powder; Oregano; 2 tablespoons vinegar; Brown sugar; salt and pepper; 7 oz cooked kidney beans (you can use canned beans); 2/3 cup rice; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Salt; Fresh coriander, chopped

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Main Dish

Very Easy

55 min

640 Kcal

Today, we're going to teach you how to prepare a typical Cuban dish: "el arroz con frijoles"! This deliciously simple recipe is made with a mixture of kidney beanscrispy pieces of smoked brisket and lots of spices, accompanied by white rice. The result is a dish full of flavors and aromas that you'll love! :-) If you want to add an extra touch, you can add patacones or avocado salad to accompany this fresh dish ;-)

Materials

Frying pan
Saucepan with lid
Wooden spoon

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Waiting time25 min

Cook time20 min

Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped smoked bacon and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add chopped garlic and onion. Sauté over medium heat until onion is translucent.
Add the tomato paste to the onion and garlic mixture and mix well. Then add the cumin, oregano, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Pour in the cooked beans and smoked bacon. Stir well to allow the beans to absorb the flavors. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the beans for a further 15 minutes.
For the white rice:
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir until the grains become almost transparent.
Add water and salt to the rice. Mix well and cook over medium-high heat, uncovered.
When the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook the rice for 15-20 minutes, or until it is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Serve the rice and red beans on a plate, and sprinkle with a little chopped coriander for the finishing touch. And there you have it!

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Observations

Vegetarian version:
If you'd like to prepare a vegetarian version of this recipe, simply omit the smoked bacon. You'll be able to enjoy a dish that's just as aromatic and tasty, with no animal ingredients.

How to store the Red Bean Rice recipe?
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the beans in individual portions to have them ready when you need them.

What garnishes can I serve with this recipe?
You can accompany this recipe with fried plantain patacones, avocado salad, fried cassava or a few slices of Cuban bread for a complete and delicious meal!