Cuban Fried Rice

A true last-minute recipe - quick & easy! Great as a one-dish meal, or can wrap the rice in a tortilla & serve. Best not to freeze as rice gets mushy once thawed.

Real prep time: 30 min from start to ready
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: Salad, tortilla chips/dip

Supplies:

• Large skillet

From the pantry:

• 1 can pineapple chunks or tidbits



• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed



• 1 Tbsp. olive oil



• 1 cup white or brown rice (uncooked)



• Jamaican Jerk seasoning (I use Jamaican Me Sweet, Hot & Crazy marinade)

Fresh:

• 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped



• 1 onion, chopped



• 1 ham steak, chopped or use leftover ham (approx. 2 cups)



• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced (optional)



• Lime wedges (optional)

Preparation:

1. Cook rice according to package directions.



2. Saute ham, onion & bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until onion is tender.



3. Add beans, pineapple & jalapeno with a little of the pineapple juice.



4. Add Jamaican Jerk seasoning to taste (a little goes a long way).



5. Stir in cooked rice & more pineapple juice until mixture is desired consistency.



6. Serve with lime wedges!