Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
Puerto Rican Rice and Beans are tender beans are simmered in a sofrito and tomato based sauce, then served over rice.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons sofrito
- 3/4 cup ham chopped
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 2 cans pinto beans about 14 oz each, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ pound potatoes peeled and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 packet sazon seasoning
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- salt and pepper optional
- steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sofrito and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped ham and sauté until it starts to caramelize.
- Add tomato sauce, beans, chicken stock and sazon seasoning.
- Stir in potatoes and season with oregano and adobo seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Tate and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm over rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.4mg | Net Carbs: 10g