JAG

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Jag is a rice and bean dish from the Cape Verde islands. Its pretty well known here in the New Bedford area of MA where there are a lot of Portugese/Cape Verdian people. My Mother-in-law showed me how to make it and my hubby says its as good as hers! Do me a favor, though, ladies. Don't add anything like corn or carrots to it....

Provided by Jane Forbes

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 can(s) cannellini beans (15oz can)
1/2 pkg chopped kale (optional) i use a 10oz pkg.
1 Tbsp paprika (not too sure of the measurement, i use quite a bit. it turns the rice kinda orangey-red)
salt and pepper
2 c long grain white rice
4 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Boil water. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, saute onions in butter till soft. Add Beans, paprika and salt & pepper.
  • 2. When water boils, add to pot with bean mixture, add rice and kale. Cover and bring back to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes until water is absorbed. Stir to mix and serve!!

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