Cuban Fried Rice

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Cuban Fried Rice
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
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Cuban Fried Rice
Ingredients
  • 1
    fresh pineapple, peeled, packed in juice
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 1
    ounce cooked long grain rice
  • 12
    ounces cooked ham, coarsely chopped
  • 1
    cup chopped or sliced sweet peppers
  • 1
    jalapeno pepper, sliced
  • 1/2
    15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained (3/4 cup)
  • Lime Wedges
Directions

1. Remove pineapple from container, reserving juice. Cut pineapple in 3/4-inch slices; discard core if present. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add pineapple slices. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until beginning to brown. Divide pineapple among four plates.

2. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Add ham and peppers to skillet; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in reserved pineapple juice. Serve with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Cuban Fried Rice)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 375,
  • Protein (gm) 24,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 58,
  • Fat, total (gm) 9,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 38,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 6,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 13,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 292,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 86,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 1,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 24,
  • Sodium (mg) 1549,
  • Potassium (mg) 328,
  • Calcium (DV %) 40,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (3)
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lbodie wrote:

Reminder for everyone; just slice the jalepeno. Don't seed it...this recipe needs the heat, otherwise it'll be rather bland.

12/20/2010 04:49:45 PM Report Abuse
lbodie wrote:

Fabulous! My husband said, "Make it any day, anytime, just make it again!" It was easy-peasy and delicious.

8/14/2010 02:42:50 PM Report Abuse
gregs_olady wrote:

Wonderful dish for a hot, humid day! Very easy and wonderfully refreshing! The mix of flavors is outstanding. Everyone needs to try this dish.

5/2/2010 12:53:43 PM Report Abuse

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