Friday, August 24, 2007

Cuban Beans & Rice

1-2 Tbsp Vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 green & 1 red pepper, diced
1 Tbsp VE Cuban Seasoning
1 tsp VE Fajita Seasoning
1 – 19oz. can diced tomatoes, including juice
1 – 19oz. can kidney, pinto or black beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
VE Sea Salt & VE Black Pepper to taste
2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
chopped cilantro

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic & diced peppers and sauté for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
2. Add VE Cuban & VE Fajita seasonings; cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomatoes, beans, rice and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce heat & allow to simmer for about 20 min., until most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Sprinkle cheese & cilantro on top before serving.

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