Ingredients for Authentic Puerto Rican Rice And Beans
- Red Kidney Beans
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- Vegetable Oil
- Cooked Ham
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sazón con azafrán seasoning
- Sofrito Sauce
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
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How to Make Authentic Puerto Rican Rice And Beans
- Cook white rice according to package directions. Once cooked, drain off any excess water.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over low-medium heat. Add diced ham (or salted pork/Canadian bacon).
- Once the ham begins to sizzle, add garlic powder and adobo seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Stir in sofrito and sazón con azafrán seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add rinsed and drained red beans to the saucepan.
- Gently stir to combine all ingredients. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the rice and beans together. (Traditionally served with pork chops in Puerto Rico!)
- Enjoy your authentic Puerto Rican rice and beans!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
3g
Carbs
27g
