Vegetarian Arroz Cubana
Discover a delightful twist on a classic dish with this Vegetarian Arroz Cubana, a vibrant and comforting recipe perfect for meat-free meals. Featuring fluffy white rice as the base, this dish is topped with a rich and hearty lentil-tomato sauce infused with savory soy sauce and aromatic cumin. Golden fried banana slices add a sweet, tropical flair, while sunny-side-up eggs complete the plate with a protein-packed punch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and satisfying recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or relaxed weekend dinners. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, it’s a vegetarian take on Cuban comfort food that will win over foodies and family alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup, drained and rinsed canned lentils
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 ripe, sliced banana
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add the rice, and a pinch of salt. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the lentils, tomato sauce, soy sauce, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is thickened and everything is well combined.
In a separate frying pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the banana slices and fry until they are golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
Using the same pan, crack the eggs and fry them sunny-side up to your liking.
To serve, divide the rice onto two plates. Spoon the lentil mixture over the rice, place the fried banana slices on the side, and top with a fried egg. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3372 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1594 mg | 34% | |
*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.
