01/15/2026
CROCKPOT CUBAN BLACK BEANS & RICE
Ingredients:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red pepper
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, un-drained
4 cloves garlic
1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed & drained
1 tsp. oregano, crushed
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. sea salt
1.5 cups water
Directions:
Pour oil into pot. Set crock-pot to high. Add onion and peppers to pot. Cook uncovered 10 minutes until vegetables are tender/crisp. Stir and add garlic. Add in uncooked rice and spices. Stir again for a couple of minutes. Mash 1 cup of the black beans. Add mashed and whole black beans to mixture. Pour in water and tomatoes. Cook on high or 350 degrees for one hour covered. Stir twice during cooking. If still too much liquid cook another 30 to 60 minutes- until rice is absorbed and tender. For those with Digestive or Joint issues that wish to try this recipe, make correct vegetable exchanges for your conditions.
Makes 6 servings
Calories per serving: 267, Fat: 2gm, Carbohydrates: 53gm, Protein: 12gm, Sodium: 137.5gm, Cholesterol: 0, Fiber: 14.56, Sugar: 5gm
Exchanges: 1.5 meat, 1.25 bread, 1 vegetable