Cuban Red Beans And Rice

Me eating delicious food on the Cayman Islands.

    Cooking shows are a bit of a weakness for me (as I'm sure they are for any foodie). A while back I was watching Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, which to be honest I usually find to be repulsive because I'm a very healthy foodie which is basically the complete opposite of this show. Anyway, there was an episode that had a Cuban bean dish that looked amazing and reminded me of a dish I ate on the Cayman Islands back in 2009.
    As a Christmas present from the family I nanny for I got a Better Homes and Gardens cook book. I found a Cuban Red Bean and Rice recipe that sounded similar to what I watched on TV and what I ate on the Cayman Islands. Of course I tried it out and of course it was delicious (And of course I changed it a little because I can't seem to follow a recipe).

Cuban Red Beans And Rice (modified from the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book)

-1 large sweet onion, cut into thin wedges

-1 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper (1 large)
-4 cloves garlic, minced
-1 tbs olive oil
-tsp oregano
-1/2 tsp cumin
-1/4 tsp black pepper
-1 can pinto beans
-1/4 cup lime juice
-1 cup cooked brown rice
-1/2 jalapeno (optional)
-Lime wedges (optional)

Directions:
(1) In a sauce pan cook onion, pepper, and garlic in hot oil until tender. (2) Add spices and cook/stir for 1 minute. (3) Add beans, lime juice, and jalapeno if using. Cook and stir until hot and well combined. (4) Place a scoop over rice and serve with lime wedges if desired.