EASY CUBAN BEANS & RICE

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There are so many versions of beans and rice, this one is typical of Cuban cuisine, but using shortcut seasonings.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp olive oil, good quality
2 Tbsp tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp sofrito -tomato cooking sauce
2 pkg sazon with coriander and annatto
15 oz small red beans
1 1/2 c white rice
1/2 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, garlic, sofrito and sazon, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • 2. Drain liquid from the can of red beans into measuring cup; add enough water to measure 3½ cups. Add all of the liquid to pot; bring to boil. Add beans, rice and sugar; stir. Bring rice mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 min.
  • 3. Remove pot from heat. Let sit until rice becomes tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve.

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