Cuban Black Beans and Rice Quick
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this quick and easy Cuban Black Beans and Rice recipe, a satisfying one-pot dish perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender black beans simmered with aromatic onion, bell pepper, garlic, and a medley of warm spices like cumin and oregano, this zesty dish is elevated with a splash of red wine vinegar for a tangy finish. Served atop fluffy white or jasmine rice and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes from start to finish. Packed with plant-based goodness and brimming with authentic Cuban-inspired flavors, it’s a comforting, healthy, and budget-friendly meal the whole family will love. Perfect for vegetarians and meal prep, this recipe is sure to become a weeknight staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, canned and drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 3 cups white or jasmine rice, cooked
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
Add the drained black beans, vegetable broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the beans have thickened slightly, stir in the red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Serve the black beans over cooked rice. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
