This Cuban Style Rice and Peas is another versatile dish where you can add left over chicken pieces, or ham. This rice freezes well. Reheat in microwave with a about a 1-2 Tablespoons of water. Serve this with Cuban Pineapple Chicken and Havana Black Beans.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil
4 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups of Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small bag of frozen small baby peas
1½ cups long grain rice
Directions
1In a medium sauce pan, add broth, tomato sauce, oil, spices and rice and bring to a boil.
2Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Gary
August 28, 2024
So quick, easy and full of flavor! My wife and I will definitely be making this again in the near future.