Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Pink Beans)

Rice and beans are a staple dish in Puerto Rican cuisine and are often served alongside meat or seafood.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Pink Beans)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Puerto Rican Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pink Beans
• 1 cup White Rice
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 3 clove Garlic Cloves
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 2 leaf Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 packet Sazon Seasoning

Instructions

1. Rinse the pink beans and soak them overnight in water.
2. Drain and rinse the beans.
3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
5. Add the pink beans, water, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and sazon seasoning.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Add the white rice and cilantro to the pot.
8. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
9. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.