Josephine's Rice And Beans Puerto Rican Style Recipe

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Josephine's Rice And Beans Puerto Rican Style
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Directions:

  1. To make the Beans:
  2. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add onions and saute, stirring, until coated with oil.
  3. Cover and cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. About 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and saute uncovered for 3 minutes.
  5. Drain beans, then add them and the broth to the onion.
  6. Heat to boiling and cook covered over low heat for two hours.
  7. Add the bay leaves and cinnamon.
  8. Cover and continue to cook until beans are very tender, about 1 hour.
  9. Season with salt and hot red pepper sauce. (The beans can be prepared up to 24 hours before serving. Reheat, adding additional broth if necessary.)
  10. To prepare the Rice:
  11. Heat 1 T of oil in a large skillet.
  12. Add the carrot, celery and red onion. Saute, stirring until tender but not browned. About 5 minutes.
  13. Add green bell pepper and saute, stirring until crisp-tender. About 2 minutes. Set aside.
  14. Toss half of the sauteed vegetables with the cooked rice just before serving.
  15. Spread a mound of rice in shallow soup bowl plates and top with the beans.
  16. Garnish each with a spoonful of the remaining sauteed vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 489.08 Kcal (2048 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.63g 19%
Sodium 1516.1mg 63%
Potassium 1368.61mg 29%
Total Carbs 72.56g 24%
Sugars 5.94g 24%
Dietary Fiber 13.28g 53%
Protein 20.79g 42%
Vitamin C 39.6mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 12.6mg 70%
Calcium 120.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.84 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.06g 19%
Sodium 247.5mg 63%
Potassium 223.42mg 29%
Total Carbs 11.84g 24%
Sugars 0.97g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.17g 53%
Protein 3.39g 42%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 2.1mg 70%
Calcium 19.7mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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