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Puerto Rican Rice and Beans are thick, creamy and flavorful! The tender beans are simmered in a sofrito and tomato based sauce, then served over rice. It’s a Puerto Rican staple, also known as Habichuelas Guisadas or stewed beans.
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5 from 4 votes

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.










Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keyword: Habichuelas, Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Cindy

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