easy cuban beans & rice
There are so many versions of beans and rice, this one is typical of Cuban cuisine, but using shortcut seasonings.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, good quality
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sofrito -tomato cooking sauce
- 2 packages sazon with coriander and annatto
- 15 ounces small red beans
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
How To Make easy cuban beans & rice
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Step 1Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, garlic, sofrito and sazon, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Step 2Drain liquid from the can of red beans into measuring cup; add enough water to measure 3½ cups. Add all of the liquid to pot; bring to boil. Add beans, rice and sugar; stir. Bring rice mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 min.
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Step 3Remove pot from heat. Let sit until rice becomes tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve.
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Category:
Rice Sides
Keyword:
#Caribbean
Keyword:
#rice and beans
Keyword:
#Beans and rice
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
Cuban
Method:
Stove Top
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