Authentic Puerto Rican Rice And Beans Recipe

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

How to Make Authentic Puerto Rican Rice And Beans

1. Cook white rice according to package directions. Once cooked, drain off any excess water.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over low-medium heat. Add diced ham (or salted pork/Canadian bacon).
3. Once the ham begins to sizzle, add garlic powder and adobo seasoning. Stir to combine.
4. Stir in sofrito and sazón con azafrán seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add rinsed and drained red beans to the saucepan.
6. Gently stir to combine all ingredients. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
7. Serve the rice and beans together. (Traditionally served with pork chops in Puerto Rico!)
8. Enjoy your authentic Puerto Rican rice and beans!