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Cuban Fried Rice
Ingredients
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1
fresh pineapple, peeled, packed in juice
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1
tablespoon olive oil
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1
ounce cooked long grain rice
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12
ounces cooked ham, coarsely chopped
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1
cup chopped or sliced sweet peppers
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1
jalapeno pepper, sliced
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1/2
15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained (3/4 cup)
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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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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 AbuseFabulous! 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 AbuseWonderful 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