Caribbean Rice and Beans

Name: Caribbean Rice and Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Central American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 425 grams black beans, drained; 118 milliliters chopped celery; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 118 milliliters diced green bell pepper; 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 158 milliliters uncooked instant rice; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 57 grams 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 0 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters coarsely chopped tomato; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 158 milliliters water

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Caribbean Rice and Beans This recipe is typical of Central American cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, and stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; set aside.

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Water

Rice

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Sauce Pan

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.

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Cooking Spray

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; saut 5 minutes or until tender.

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Bell Pepper

Celery

Garlic

Onion

Add chopped tomato, salt, crushed red pepper, and cumin, and saut 2 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, cilantro, and black beans, and cook for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Divide the bean mixture evenly among 4 plates, and sprinkle with cheese.

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Red Pepper Flakes