CUBAN FRIED RICE

Cuban Fried Rice

Browned pineapple slices layered with ham, black beans, sweet peppers, and rice are at the heart of this dazzling main-dish recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

• MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
• START TO FINISH: 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS

• 1
  fresh pineapple, peeled, packed in juice
  1
  tablespoon olive oil
  1
  ounce cooked long grain rice
  12
  ounces cooked ham, coarsely chopped
  1
  cup chopped or sliced sweet peppers
  1
  jalapeno pepper, sliced
  1/2
  15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained (3/4 cup)
  
  Lime Wedges 

DIRECTIONS

• Remove pineapple from container, reserving juice. Cut pineapple in 3/4-inch slices; discard core if present. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add pineapple slices. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until beginning to brown. Divide pineapple among four plates.
• Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Add ham and peppers to skillet; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in reserved pineapple juice. Serve with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.