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Puerto Rican Rice & Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas) Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Meat
-1/4 cup Country ham

Produce
-2 Bay leaves, dried
-1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
-1/3 cup Pumpkin or sweet potato

Canned Goods
-2 cups Chicken broth, low sodium

Condiments
-1/4 cup Sofrito
-1/4 cup Tomato sauce

Baking & Spices
-1 Adobo seasoning
-1 packet Sazon seasoning

Oils & Vinegars
-1 tbsp Olive oil

Nuts & Seeds
-1/4 tsp Cumin, ground

Other
-2 cans Pinto, pink or red beans (15 oz. cans)
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a medium sized sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped ham and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until it starts to caramelize.

2. Add the sofrito and Sazon seasoning. Saute for 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the tomato sauce, oregano, bay leaves, cumin, and a pinch of black pepper. Saute for 1 minute.

4. Add the chicken stock and beans, chopped potatoes, and chopped cilantro. Cover and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Once the mixture has come to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, this will allow the flavors to meld and the potatoes to cook. Check for seasoning, and add Adobo if needed.

6. Serve over white or yellow rice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This reminds me of the rice and beans that my grandma used to make. Of course it is not the same, but being able to make a similar recipe as she used to make for us when she was alive makes this dish that much better.
Enjoy!

 

 

 

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