Name: Cuban-Style Fried Rice
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cuba
Ingredients: 2.00 cups Long-grain rice; 1.00 tablespoon Olive oil; 1.00 cup Chopped red bell pepper; 1.00 cup Chopped yellow bell pepper; 1.00 cup Chopped onion; 3.00 cloves Garlic, minced; 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro; 0.50 teaspoon Salt; 0.50 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Cuban-Style Fried Rice

A classic Cuban-style fried rice dish, made with long-grain rice, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 25 Minutes

Total duration: 40 Minutes

Calories: 250, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 230mg, Carbohydrates: 44g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 6g

This classic Cuban-style fried rice dish is made with long-grain rice, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro. The bell peppers add a nice hint of sweetness to the dish, while the garlic and cilantro add a hint of spice. The rice is cooked until it is light and fluffy, making it a great side dish for any meal. The fried rice can also be served as a main dish, topped with your favorite protein.

Ingredients

2 cups Long-grain rice
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 cup Chopped red bell pepper
1 cup Chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup Chopped onion
3 cloves Garlic, minced
0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

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short description

Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked rice and cilantro to the skillet and stir to combine.
Season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

detailed description

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer the rice until it is cooked through and all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked rice and cilantro to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Serve the fried rice warm.

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