| | |  | Taffy | Home » » » » Vigo Black Beans and Rice, 8-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) | | | | | | | Description: | | Completely seasoned. Easy to prepare. Authentic Cuban recipe. Low fat. | | | Features: | |
• Pack of twelve, 8-ounce pouches (total of 96-ounces)
• Easy to prepare authentic cuban recipe
• Fat free product
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 96.0 Ounces | | Package Length:
| 16.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 6.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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We LOVE This ProductJun 14, 2010
Vigo Black Beans and Rice make an excellent side dish. We find it is flavorful, and easy to prepare. It was an instant hit at our house and has become a favorite side dish, especially when served with salsa and (low fat) sour cream - - - oh, so good!
Our only concern is the high sodium content. I have high blood pressure and need to keep my sodium intake under 2300 grams per day. At 950 grams per serving (scant four per bag), it is well over 1/3 of my daily sodium allotment. So, if you have to be careful of your salt as well, budget sodium carefully when planning this for dinner.
However, the high fiber (5 grams per serving) and low fat (1 gram per serving) content make this well worth being careful the rest of the day. It is also a perfect side dish when on Weight Watchers - I seem to remember it is only 2 points per serving.
We cook it in a large, low-sided sauce pan. When it's ready and has cooled for 5-8 minutes, we use a knife to divide the rice and beans into 4 (almost) even sections. We find that one section per meal is perfect, whether for lunch or dinner. When I worked, I would fix it often enough so I could take it to work with broiled chicken, the afore-mentioned sour cream and salsa, and greens. Every day. Perhaps a little too same old, same old for some of you, but I loved it.
If you're still not sure, buy just one bag and give it a try. When you cook it, be sure to add the olive oil as per the instructions; it adds to the flavor and texture of the beans.
Versatile dishMar 22, 2010
Echo the other reviews - this dish is a favorite here. I add some chopped green chiles after ten minutes in the microwave - gives the dish a little extra zip. Always tastes good with tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese and a dab of salsa. If there are any leftovers, they taste as good, if not better, the next day warmed up and served in a tortilla with some sausage tossed in. Thank you Amazon for selling this - I cannot find it locally!!!
So good!Feb 25, 2010
These are the best beans and rice I've ever tasted. Add some shakes of hot sauce while cooking and serve it with jalapeno corn bread. YUM!
Best Beans and Rice Mix EverDec 28, 2009
It is hard to find in my area as well. Nice that it is available mail order.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Yummy- Bigger packages needed !Nov 16, 2009
I love this and just wish it was sold in bigger packages. I like to make it in advance and put it in separate containers to microwaver for lunches at work (with added sausage or chicken). However, at roughly @2.39 - $2.79 per package (retail) it only makes a healthy 2 servings, even though it's rated for four. A bigger package would allow me to buy fewer packages and make several lunches at a time. This has an excellent seasoning patina and I love it !! Quickly becoming a staple as the last reviewer mentioned.
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