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Mom's Authentic Puerto Rican Rice & Beans

A comforting, flavorful, and traditional Puerto Rican arroz con habichuelas made with sofrito, sazon, and slow-simmered beans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Puerto Rican
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 packet sazon con culantro y achiote
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 3 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
Beans
  • 1 can pink beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 packet sazon con culantro y achiote
  • 1 tsp adobo seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 onion finely diced
  • 0.25 green pepper diced
  • 1.5 cups water or broth
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Caldero or heavy pot
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and sauté sofrito for the rice.
  2. Add seasonings and tomato sauce, then stir in rice.
  3. Add water and cook on low until fluffy.
  4. For the beans, sauté sofrito, onion, garlic, and peppers.
  5. Add tomato sauce, seasonings, beans, and water.
  6. Simmer until thickened and flavorful.

Notes

Serve with Puerto Rican chicken or pork dishes for a complete meal.