Puerto Rican Rice and Beans

Name: Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice; 4 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 green bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce; 1 packet Sazon seasoning with Coriander and Annatto; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
260 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Puerto Rican

Puerto Rican Rice and Beans

Yael Meyer

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This savory Caribbean side is a tasty take on rice and beans!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 packet Sazon seasoning with Coriander and Annatto
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, which helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, stir, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and chopped cilantro to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the drained kidney beans, tomato sauce, Sazon seasoning, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve the bean mixture over the cooked rice, garnished with additional fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	260kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	53g	18%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	29mg	1%
Potassium	145mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	125IU	3%
Vitamin C	18mg	20%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%