Puerto Rican Red Beans and Rice |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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When we lived in Puerto Rico, this was a favorite meal. We're back in the States now, but when I make Red Beans and Rice it transports me back to La Isla Del Encanto! It can be eaten as a meal itself or with a simple salad. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped lean ham |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup green bell pepper |
1/2 cup chorizo sausage, optional |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed |
1 (8 ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce |
1 tablespoon tabasco sauce |
2 cups uncooked white rice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Over medium heat, heat oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add ham, chorizo, onion and green pepper, garlic and cumin.
3. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
4. Add beans, tomato sauce and Tabasco sauce.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add in remaining ingredients and 4 cups water.
7. Bring to boil.
8. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender.
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