Congrí Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing

Prep 15 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

This congrí (rice and beans) recipe is perfect to stuff your Thanksgiving turkey and give it a different flavor. It’s very easy to make and the result is delicious. I added pieces of Spanish chorizo and ham to give a unique flavor to this stuffing that everyone will love and enjoy. Try this delicious Cuban recipe, this time with a Puertorican touch. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

tablespoon olive oil

chorizo, skin removed and crumbled

cup ham for cooking, diced

medium onion, chopped

garlic cloves, chopped

cups (15.5 oz) black beans

1 1/2

cup white rice, long or medium grain

1/2

cup diced red bell pepper

1/2

cup diced yellow bell pepper

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon sweet paprika

Salt, to taste

Directions

Hide Images

1

In a medium bowl, add olive oil and sauté chorizo, add ham, onion, garlic and sauté while stirring.
2

Add beans and rice, and cook for 40 minutes on medium-low heat with lid on.
3

Once the rice is ready, let cool completely before using it to stuff the turkey just before roasting it, or serve it on the side.
4

Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Never use hot rice or any other hot stuffing. Cook it the night before and refrigerate over night so it can be ready to stuff the turkey the following day.

Nutrition Information

No nutrition information available for this recipe

More About This Recipe

This congrí (rice and beans) recipe is perfect to stuff your Thanksgiving turkey and give it a different flavor. It’s very easy to make and the result is delicious. I added pieces of Spanish chorizo and ham to give a unique flavor to this stuffing that everyone will love and enjoy. Try this delicious Cuban recipe, this time with a Puertorican touch.