Best 4 Authentic Puerto Rican Rice And Beans Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant island of Puerto Rico, where flavors dance and aromas entice. Discover the secrets to preparing an authentic Puerto Rican rice and beans dish, a beloved staple that embodies the essence of the island's rich culinary heritage. This savory symphony of textures and flavors will transport you to the heart of Puerto Rican cuisine, leaving you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your stove, and prepare to savor a dish that captures the very soul of Puerto Rican gastronomy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUERTO RICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Very tasty Puerto Rican rice and beans recipe. Thanks Anita for the recipe! My kids LOVE the crust and fight over it. Great with hot sauce. You can also add leftover chicken. It's a very forgiving recipe.

Provided by CrazyCat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pork roast, diced
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can gandules (pigeon peas), drained (such as Goya®)
1 cup recaito (such as Goya®)
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with achiote
1 (5 ounce) jar pitted green olives
3 cups long grain rice, rinsed
water as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add pork and saute until browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and heat until fragrant. Add gandules, recaito, sazon seasoning, and olives. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add rice to the pot and stir to coat. Add 1 1/2 cans' worth of water; bring to a boil and cover. Simmer until rice has absorbed most of the liquid and formed a "crust" on the bottom, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir mixture near the top, avoiding the crust, after 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1237.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN RICE AND BEANS



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This is my family's recipe straight from Aguada, Puerto Rico. In PR we make it from scratch (all the seasoning, but this recipe tastes the same, just easier than the all home-made version. This recipe is easy and serves 4, or 2 if you eat alot!! Muy rico, come lo

Provided by boricua_nena

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans (habichuelas coloradas) or 1 (16 ounce) can pink beans (habichuelas coloradas)
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning (a flavored salt used in latin cooking)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 slice salt pork or 1 slice Canadian bacon, cubed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (5 g) packet sazon con azafran seasoning (comes in envelopes in a box, gives color and a distinct flavor to latin dishes)
1 1/2 tablespoons sofrito sauce (comes in a jar, a necessary ingredient in Puerto Rican cooking)
1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Made by Goya brand and can be found in the Spanish/Latin section of your grocery store Cook white rice as instructions on package of rice say to (5 minute rice is perfectly fine).
  • make sure when you are done cooking to let excess water out of rice.
  • In saucepan, heat oil on low-medium heat and put in the ham, salted pork, or Canadian bacon.
  • once it starts to sizzle, add the garlic powder and Adobo seasoning.
  • Then add the Sofrito and Sazon con Azafran seasoning, stir.
  • Next add red beans (drain most of liquid, just a little bit is needed to pull the sauce together).
  • Mix and serve.
  • (in Puerto Rico, it is traditional to serve rice and beans with almost every meal, but mainly with pork chops (cooked with a little sofrito and adobo seasoning) on the side).
  • Enjoy (a wonderful recipe straight from the island).

PUERTO RICAN RICE AND BEANS (ARROZ CON GANDULES)



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Afraid of rice so you use Minute® rice? Try this Puerto Rican style rice passed on from my family and you will never go back! No more boxed rice!

Provided by The Messy Cook

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sofrito
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with achiote
½ tablespoon adobo seasoning
2 cups medium-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
1 (15 ounce) can gandules (pigeon peas), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized caldero or nonstick pan. Stir in sofrito, garlic, sazon, and adobo; cook for 4 minutes, making sure not to burn garlic. Stir in rice until coated well; pour in chicken broth and water and stir once more.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until all liquid has been absorbed and rice looks like it has little holes throughout, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in peas and cilantro gently from bottom to top, once or twice only. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let rice sit, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1287.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PUERTO RICAN BEANS AND RICE



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Authentic Recipe, goes great with chicken or pork chops. Also can be used as a main dish - top with lettuce, tomato and avocado. When I serve it as a main dish, I always double the recipe and serve over recipe #220492 in place of the white rice. Credit for this recipe goes to my good friend Michelle.

Provided by JenniferK2

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 ounces pink beans, undrained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sofrito sauce
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
0.5 (1/2 ounce) envelope sazon goya (con cuilanto)
3 cups water
2 tablespoons green olives (optional)
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients except rice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Stir; lower heat and simmer until thickened, about an hour.
  • Serve over rice (tip: when preparing rice, rinse before cooking).

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your rice and beans.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and make the rice less sticky.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from burning.
  • Cook the rice and beans separately. This will help to ensure that both the rice and beans are cooked evenly.
  • Add flavorings to the rice and beans. Some popular flavorings include sofrito, adobo, and culantro.
  • Serve the rice and beans with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include stewed meat, fried plantains, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Authentic Puerto Rican rice and beans is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and beans, and it can also be easily customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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