Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Name: Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) uncooked regular long-grain brown rice; 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) water; 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup/250 mL); 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup/250 mL); 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 3/4 cup/175 mL); 1 cup (250 mL) orange juice; 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander; 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) whole tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup (250 mL) Yoplait® Source Plain Yogurt; 1 lime, cut into wedges

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 6

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Using canned black beans speeds up the preparation of this flavour-packed meatless classic.

Created Jan 3, 2013

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups (300 mL) uncooked regular long-grain brown rice
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) water
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup/250 mL)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup/250 mL)
2 medium carrots, chopped (about 3/4 cup/175 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) orange juice
2 tsp (10 mL) paprika
1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 oz/398 mL) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup (250 mL) Yoplait® Source Plain Yogurt
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

1

Cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting salt.
2

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat onion, bell pepper, carrots, orange juice, paprika, coriander, red pepper flakes, garlic and tomatoes to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
3

Remove vegetable mixture from heat. Stir in beans. In blender or food processor, place 1 cup of the bean mixture. Cover; blend on medium speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
4

Stir blended mixture into bean mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or until hot. Serve over rice with yogurt. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

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Nutrition Information

320 Calories, 2g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 63g Total Carbs, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings

Calories: 320

Total Fat: 2g

Saturated Fat: 0g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 160mg

Total Carbs: 63g

Dietary Fiber: 13g

Sugars: 12g

Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.