easy cuban beans & rice

6 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Mar 6, 2019

There are so many versions of beans and rice, this one is typical of Cuban cuisine, but using shortcut seasonings.

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

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, garlic, sofrito and sazon, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Drain 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.
  • Step 3
    Remove pot from heat. Let sit until rice becomes tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve.

Discover More

Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #Caribbean
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: Cuban
Method: Stove Top

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