Cuban Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 8 bacon slices
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups water
• 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 3 (16-ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
• Sliced green onions (optional)