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Cuban Black Beans and Rice

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 6
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Using canned black beans speeds up the preparation of this flavour-packed meatless classic.
Created Jan 3, 2013
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) uncooked regular long-grain brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) water
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup/250 mL)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup/250 mL)
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped (about 3/4 cup/175 mL)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) orange juice
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Yoplait® Source Plain Yogurt
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

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    1
    Cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting salt.
  •  
    2
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat onion, bell pepper, carrots, orange juice, paprika, coriander, red pepper flakes, garlic and tomatoes to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
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    3
    Remove vegetable mixture from heat. Stir in beans. In blender or food processor, place 1 cup of the bean mixture. Cover; blend on medium speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
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    4
    Stir blended mixture into bean mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or until hot. Serve over rice with yogurt. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

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    ® Trademarks of YOPLAIT MARQUES S.N.C. (France) used under license.  © 2013 Yoplait Canada ® Marques déposées de YOPLAIT MARQUES S.N.C. (France) exploitées sous licence. © 2013 Yoplait Canada

Nutrition Information

320 Calories, 2g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 63g Total Carbs, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories
320
Total Fat
2g
Saturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
160mg
Total Carbs
63g
Dietary Fiber
13g
Sugars
12g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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