Puertorican RED Rice & Beans

Puertorican RED Rice & Beans is a staple dish in Puerto Rican cuisine and is often served with a side of plantains or avocado.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Puertorican RED Rice & Beans

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rice
• 1 can Red kidney beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoon Sofrito
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Cook until softened.
3. Add sofrito, tomato sauce, cilantro, salt, black pepper, cumin, and bay leaves. Stir well.
4. Add rice, kidney beans, and water. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
8. Enjoy your delicious Puertorican RED Rice & Beans!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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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.