Longaniza Black
Beans and Rice

Main Meals

A Recipe by El Popular

‘Bean’ Me Up, Scotty! Peas and carrots, salt and pepper, beans and rice – what do all these pairings have in common? They are so perfectly matched, you don’t want one without the other. Try out this recipe for Longaniza Black Beans and Rice to enjoy as a filling meal or as the perfect side dish.

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  • Prep Time: 15 mins

  • Cook Time: 35 mins

  • Makes: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ package (18 oz) EL POPULAR Longaniza Sausage

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, medium dice

  • 15 oz. can black beans, drained

  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

  • ½ lb. chihuahua cheese

  • 1 cup long grain rice, or a package of instant rice

  • 2 cups water

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 lime

Directions

  • Remove Longaniza from casing and cut into ¼ inch medallions. Cook until browned about 6 min, set aside.

  • In a medium sauce pan, add olive oil, onion and garlic until onion is almost translucent. Add cooked Longaniza, cilantro, and black beans. Cook on low heat for 20 min. Add salt to taste.

  • Prepare rice according to package – OR – add rice and water in a medium sauce pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to medium and cover. After 10 min, check if rice is fluffy and cooked.

  • Mix rice, beans, and Longaniza together.

  • Top with chihuahua cheese and cilantro. Squeeze limes over to taste.

Longaniza 101

Longaniza is a flavorful seasoned sausage with roots in Spanish cuisine that was later embraced and adapted in Mexico. It’s a sausage similar to Chorizo, but is perfect for grilling since it is firmer and doesn’t crumble when cooking due to being in a natural casing (like a bratwurst). Longaniza is a versatile ingredient that adds bold, authentic flavor to breakfast dishes, tacos, and family meals.

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Remove casing from El Popular Longaniza links.
  • Place desired amount in a non-stick skillet.
  • Break up El Popular Longaniza while cooking at medium heat.
  • Sauté for 7–8 minutes until the El Popular Longaniza is fully cooked or the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Enjoy on or in any dish.

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