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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Caribbean
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil.
- Once hot, add sofrito and sauté for about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add ham and stir fry until it starts to caramelize.
- Stir in tomato sauce, beans, chicken stock, and sazon seasoning.
- Add potatoes and season with oregano and adobo seasoning.
- 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.
- 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
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
% 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.