Dominican Rice and Beans
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18 INGREDIENTS • 14 STEPS • 50MINS

Dominican Rice and Beans

A Classic Dominican Rice and Beans Recipe where a little salt makes a huge difference! Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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A Classic Dominican Rice and Beans Recipe where a little salt makes a huge difference! Perfect for weeknight dinners!
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50MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Dominican White Rice
Long Grain White Rice
4 cups
Long Grain White Rice
Water
5 cups
Water
Salt
2 Tbsp
Salt
Corn Oil
1/3 cup
Corn Oil
Dominican Beans
Black Beans
1 can
(29 oz)
Black Beans
Corn Oil
2 Tbsp
Corn Oil
Onion
4 Tbsp
Chopped Onions
Garlic
1 tsp
Minced Garlic
Assorted Color Bell Peppers
1/2 cup
Chopped Assorted Color Bell Peppers
Red and Green
Lime
1/2
Lime, juiced
Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp
Soy Sauce
Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Distilled White Vinegar
Adobo Seasoning
2 Tbsp
Adobo Seasoning
Ground Oregano
1 Tbsp
Ground Oregano
Olives
2 Tbsp
Sliced Olives
Tomato Sauce
1 can
(8 oz)
Tomato Sauce
Fresh Cilantro
4 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Water
29 fl oz
Water
fill the can the beans came in

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
555
Fat
13.9 g
Protein
15.7 g
Carbs
91.7 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large pot over high heat, bring Water (5 cups) to a boil after adding the Salt (2 Tbsp).
step 2
Once at a boil, add the Long Grain White Rice (4 cups) and stir well.
step 3
Bring to a boil again while stirring frequently.
step 4
Once water evaporates, lower heat to low and add Corn Oil (1/3 cup). Stir well and cover.
step 5
Cook on low for 25 minutes. Do not uncover
step 6
After 25 minutes, uncover, stir fluffing up the rice. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes.
step 7
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add Corn Oil (2 Tbsp). Heat for about 2 minutes.
step 7 In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add Corn Oil (2 Tbsp). Heat for about 2 minutes.
step 8
Add Onions (4 Tbsp) and stir for about 1 minute. Then add Garlic (1 tsp) and stir for another minute.
step 9
Add Assorted Color Bell Peppers (1/2 cup), juice from Lime (1/2), Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), Distilled White Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Adobo Seasoning (2 Tbsp), Ground Oregano (1 Tbsp) and Olives (2 Tbsp). Stir well.
step 10
Add the Tomato Sauce (1 can) and Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp). Stir well.
step 11
Add the Black Beans (1 can) and Water (29 fl oz) and bring to a boil.
step 12
Once at a boil, lower heat to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
step 13
With a strainer or fork, crush some of the beans over the saucepan and return. This will thicken up the beans a bit. So you can do this as much as you'd like.
step 14
Cook until beans reach the desired thickness or consistency. Serve together with white rice.

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Tags

Beans & Legumes
Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Comfort Food
Lunch
Caribbean
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Rice
Latin American
Vegetables
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