The Best Traditional Cuban Beans & Rice Recipes

Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans & Rice)

01 Moros y Cristianos (or Congri) is a flavorful Cuban black beans and rice side dish made with long-grain rice, black beans, bacon, and fragrant spices. Get the recipe!

Cuban Rice and Beans (Arroz con Frijoles Negro)

02 Arroz con frijoles negro is a classic Cuban rice and beans recipe made with silky, savory black beans served on top of fluffy white rice. Get the recipe!

Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)

03 These frijoles negros are a silky smooth black bean recipe cooked to perfection. The most flavorful Cuban side dish! Get the recipe!

Arroz Blanco (How To Make White Rice)

04 Arroz Blanco is an easy white rice side dish typically served with Cuban black beans or Cuban picadillo. Ready in 25 minutes with just 4 ingredients! Get the recipe!

Cuban Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijol Negro)

05 Cuban black bean soup (sopa de frijol negro) is made with silky black beans, ham hock, Cuban sofrito, and spices. Get the recipe!

Frijoles Colorados (Authentic Cuban Red Beans)

06 Frijoles Colorados is a smoky, hearty bean dish made with dried red kidney beans, chorizo, ham, sofrito, spices, squash, and potatoes. Get the recipe!

Arroz Amarillo (Spanish Yellow Rice)

07 This 30-minute yellow rice recipe is a classic staple in Cuban cuisine and a delicious Cuban side dish for pork, ham, chicken, beef, or fish. Get the recipe!

Cauliflower Congri (Cuban Black Beans & Cauliflower Rice)

08 An easy-to-make cauliflower rice recipe made Cuban-style made with riced cauliflower, spices, and black beans. A quick 15-minute meal! Get the recipe!

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