Puerto Rican Rice and Beans Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    332 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Caribbean

Puerto Rican Rice and Beans Recipe

Puerto Rican Rice and Beans are saucy, flavorful, and comforting. Delicious Goya pink beans are simmered in sofrito, tomato and sazon sauce! This Puerto Rican staple is also known as Habichuelas or stewed beans, and leftovers are perfect for meal prep.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons sofrito
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3/4 cup ham cut in smaller pieces
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cans Goya pink beans (14 oz each can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ pound potatoes cut into smaller chunks
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 packet sazon seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • salt and pepper optional
  • Steamed rice
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil.
  2. Once hot, add sofrito and sauté for about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  3. Add ham and stir fry until it starts to caramelize.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, beans, chicken stock, and sazon seasoning.
  5. Add potatoes and season with oregano and adobo seasoning.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat (to the LOWEST setting) and simmer for 25-30 minutes. The potatoes should be tender and completely cooked through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm over rice and enjoy!
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Notes

  • Make sure to add salt during the last minute of cooking. This is to make sure you’re seasoning your dish with the perfect amounts of salt.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 526mg (22%) Potassium 513mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 72IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 526mg 22%
Potassium 513mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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