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Arroz con Frijoles

Rice cooked with beans.

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving374 kcal
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Costa RicaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Black beans, cooked with their broth600 g
  • Rice400 g
  • Stock900 ml
  • Carrots, peas and green beans250 g
  • Achiote paste1 tsp
  • Cumin1/2 tsp
  • Onion1
  • Sweet pepper1
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Cilantro1 handful
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Salsa Lizano-style brown sauce3 tbsp

Method

  1. MainAdd the beans.
  2. SofritoSauté onion, sweet pepper and garlic in oil (sofrito). Add achiote and cumin.
  3. RiceAdd rice, vegetables, stock and Lizano-style sauce; cook 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories374 kcal
Protein9.7 g
Carbohydrates65.1 g
Fat8.1 g
Fibre4.4 g
Sugar5.2 g
Sodium1660 mg
Saturated fat1.4 g
Serving sizeabout 430 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Arroz con Frijoles take to make?

About 45 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Arroz con Frijoles?

About 374 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 430 g each.

Which allergens does Arroz con Frijoles contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Arroz con Frijoles from?

Arroz con Frijoles is a main course from Costa Rica. Rice cooked with beans.

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