UNCLE BEN’S® Red Beans & Tropical Rice

Difficulty Level:

Easy

Prep time:

25 minutes, plus 1 hour to cool

Makes:

8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup UNCLE BEN’S® Converted Brand Parboiled Long Grain Rice
• 2¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup pineapple diced
• 1 cup cooked red beans
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pound diced ham
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Combine UNCLE BEN’S® Converted Brand Parboiled Long Grain Rice and chicken broth in sauce pan. Heat on high and begin to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile combine pineapple, red beans, garlic powder, onion powder and ham. Mix into hot cooked rice and set aside for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

Recipe Created for the UNCLE BEN’S® Holiday Rice Recipe Contest by Benjamin Christensen of Naperville, Illinois

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