This skillet meal of Caribbean Pork Beans and Rice is so easy to make and is so wonderfully flavored.

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
• 1 (8 ounce) package red beans and rice mix
• 3 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving juice
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes

• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy skillet and cook pork, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Add the beans and rice mix, then stir in water and reserved pineapple juice.
Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice and beans are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pineapple and green pepper. Cover and cook another 3-5 minutes, until heated through.

Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.