Red Beans and Rice with Spam

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This red beans and rice with Spam recipe is one that my mom made for us while growing up. We live in Minnesota, where Spam originated, and my father is Puerto Rican; this was an ingenious way for my mother to combine the cultures. This is a quick and tasty meal; enjoy!

Submitted by CYNDMN28
Updated on January 13, 2025
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 cups uncooked white rice

  • 3 cups water

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, with liquid

  • 1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as Spam), cubed

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • ⅛ teaspoon dried onion flakes

Directions

  1. Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, combine kidney beans with liquid, luncheon meat, butter, and onion flakes in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon bean mixture over cooked rice; serve.

38 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

759 Calories
25g Fat
108g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 759
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 1287mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 108g 39%
Dietary Fiber 14g 50%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 239mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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