Cuban Black-Bean Stew with Rice

Name: Cuban Black-Bean Stew with Rice
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped; 2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Coarse salt and ground pepper; Assorted toppings, such as lime wedges, fresh cilantro leaves, and sliced radishes (optional)

December 22, 2011

GOOD TO KNOW Hearty and satisfying, bean soups often simmer for hours; this vegetarian stew tastes as if it did, but uses canned beans and broth as shortcuts. To thicken the soup, mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon during cooking.

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Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium red onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped

2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium vegetable broth

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Assorted toppings, such as lime wedges, fresh cilantro leaves, and sliced radishes (optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add beans, broth, vinegar, and oregano. Cook, mashing some beans against side of pan with the back of a spoon, until slightly thick ened, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Fluff rice with a fork. Serve beans with rice, and with toppings, as desired.
Nutrition Information
Step 3
Per Serving (without Toppings)
Step 4
Calories: 439
Step 5
Fat: 5.1g (0.6g Saturated Fat)
Step 6
Protein: 13.8g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 81.4g
Step 8
Fiber: 10.3g

Everyday Food: Light

TagsStew Soup/Stew Cuban Caribbean Black Bean Bean and Legume Vegetable Rice Rice & Grains Main Dinner Gluten Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut Free Dairy Free Easy Quick Weeknight Meals 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Cookbooks

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