Black Beans and Rice with Ham
This easy Black Beans and Rice with Ham dish is loaded with flavor and spices for a nutritious and delicious main or side dish.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rice
- 30 Ounces Black Beans 2 Cans
- 1 Pound Ham Optional
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Adobo
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Sazón Spice Mix Natural and complete - No Salt
- ½ Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
- 1 Habanero Optional
- 1 Cup Cilantro Optional
Instructions
- Start Rice. If not using leftover rice cook the rice according to the package.Chop the onion and cube the ham1 Large Onion, 2 Cups Rice
- Measure spices and mix them together1 Tablespoon Adobo, 1 teaspoon Oregano, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 Tablespoon Sazón Spice Mix , ½ Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
- Heat olive oil for about 30 seconds in saute pan. Add the chopped onion. Cook onions until soft for about 3 to 5 minutes1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Large Onion
- Stir in the spices
- Add the black beans. We sometimes add 3 cans of black beans to make the dish last even longer!1 Pound Ham, 30 Ounces Black Beans
- Stir in the ham and chopped habanero (Habanero is totally optional!)1 Habanero
- Add 1 cup of water and stir
- Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce starts to cook down
- Stir in the cooked rice
- Continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thick. About 3 minutes
- Chop cilantro or parsley for topping.1 Cup Cilantro
- Serve with chopped cilantro. ENJOY!!!!
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg