Cuban style, black beans and rice

A flavour packed rice dish which can be eaten alone or as a side dish to your saucy protein main.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash the rice with cold water and repeat until the water runs clear and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium size pot add the oil and heat on a medium heat, add all the herbs and spices and black beans and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then add stock, rice and mix well, cook on a medium heat until the liquid starts boiling, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and add the scotch bonnet and simmer with the lid on.

Step 3

Allow the rice to steam for 25-30 minutes. Do not open the pot or stir the rice during this process as it will make the rice sticky. Once cooked the rice will be soft and fluffy .

Step 4

Remove the scotch bonnet pepper, sprinkle red peppers and squeeze lime over rice and then fluff the rice with a fork and serve.