Best 3 Puerto Rican Beans And Ricehabichuelas Rosadas Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, Puerto Rican Beans and Rice, also known as "Habichuelas Rosadas," stands as an iconic dish deeply embedded in the heart of Puerto Rican cuisine. This flavorful and comforting meal is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender beans, fluffy rice, a medley of aromatic spices, and vibrant sofrito. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a hearty side dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this comprehensive guide will walk you through two delectable recipes: the traditional "Habichuelas Rosadas" and a vegetarian-friendly version that uses vegetable broth instead of pork. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUERTO RICAN BEANS AND RICE(HABICHUELAS ROSADAS)



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A meatless Puerto Rican dinner, this is full of flavor!!! From Country Living magazine. Add meat, if you like.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups water
1 3/4 lbs calabaza squash or 1 3/4 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 teaspoon annatto seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small sweet green pepper, chopped
1/2 chili pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped (or use culantro leaves, if you can find them)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can pink beans, undrained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Prepare Cooked White Rice: In a heavy 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 3 cups water, 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt to boiling over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add 2 cups rice and cook uncovered until rice appears to be dry-10 to 15 minutes.
  • Using a fork, bring rice on the bottom to the top, but do not mix.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes.
  • Turn rice over again and cook 10 minutes longer.
  • Cover rice and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • This rice dish is somewhat crunchy in texture.
  • Beans: In a 1-quart saucepan, heat water and squash to boiling over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until tender-10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drain squash, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid in a measuring cup.
  • Add annatto seeds to cooking liquid and set aside 5 minutes.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, green pepper, garlic, chile pepper, and cilantro; saute mixture, or sofrito, 5 minutes.
  • Strain liquid from annatto into sofrito, discarding seeds.
  • Add tomato sauce and squash.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened-about 20 minutes.
  • Stir undrained beans, salt, and oregano into mixture and cook until beans are warmed through and sauce has thickened again-about 15 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon bean mixture over Cooked White Rice on serving plate.
  • Enjoy!

PUERTO RICAN RICE AND BEANS



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Very tasty Puerto Rican rice and beans recipe. Thanks Anita for the recipe! My kids LOVE the crust and fight over it. Great with hot sauce. You can also add leftover chicken. It's a very forgiving recipe.

Provided by CrazyCat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pork roast, diced
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can gandules (pigeon peas), drained (such as Goya®)
1 cup recaito (such as Goya®)
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with achiote
1 (5 ounce) jar pitted green olives
3 cups long grain rice, rinsed
water as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add pork and saute until browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and heat until fragrant. Add gandules, recaito, sazon seasoning, and olives. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add rice to the pot and stir to coat. Add 1 1/2 cans' worth of water; bring to a boil and cover. Simmer until rice has absorbed most of the liquid and formed a "crust" on the bottom, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir mixture near the top, avoiding the crust, after 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1237.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PUERTO RICAN BEANS (HABICHUELAS GUISADAS)



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These beans are so good. I've been experimenting with them for a long time and finally got them to taste like I remember growing up. *Note: You can use red kidney beans or pink beans if you don't like the roman beans. Additional Note: This is not a weeknight after work dish. It's time consuming but worth it. Tastes much better than canned beans.

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Grains

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) bag goya roman beans
1 cup cubed calabaza squash (optional) or 1 cup cubed russet potato (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 (1 1/2 ounce) packages Sazon Goya seasoning (with Cilantro and Tomato)
water
10 stuffed manzanilla olives
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup sofrito sauce (see my Sofrito, or see substitute)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cubanelle peppers, chopped
6 garlic cloves (mashed in a mortar and pestle or finely chopped)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
you can add chopped ham, chorizo or bacon, to the beans if you'd like. if so brown the meat in the saute pan before you add the sofrito

Steps:

  • Soak beans in enough water to cover overnight.
  • Empty Beans into colander and wash with cold water. Discard any split/broken beans or beans that look odd in color and/or size.
  • Place beans in large pot with cold water (add enough cold water to cover beans by about 3 inches).
  • Cook beans on high heat until they come up to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to Medium and partially cover with lid. Cook beans for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beans start to soften stirring occasionally, and adding water as needed (some water will evaporate during cooking). Remember to always have beans covered with at about 3 inches of water.
  • Meanwhile, heat a saute pan on medium/low heat. Add olive oil, Sofrito (if using), or the substituted ingredients.
  • Saute for 3 minutes, then add tomato paste, Goya sazon, Chicken bouillon cubes, oregano, cumin, black pepper and Olives. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat, set aside.
  • After beans have cooked for about and hour, add the chopped Calabaza or potato (optional) and sofrito with the seasonings to the beans. Mix well, add more water if needed. Cook for additional 1/2 hour on medium heat partially covered, then 1/2 hour on medium heat uncovered stirring occasionally.
  • When beans are done, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.1, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 523.4, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time. You can also use a quick-soak method by boiling the beans for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a flavorful sofrito: The sofrito is the base of the dish, so it's important to make it flavorful. Use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes. You can also add herbs and spices to taste.
  • Cook the rice separately: This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy. You can cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.
  • Use a good quality ham: The ham is another important ingredient in this dish. Use a ham that is flavorful and not too salty.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Puerto Rican beans and rice is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular sides include fried plantains, avocado slices, and a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

Puerto Rican beans and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its flavorful sofrito, tender beans, and fluffy rice, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. You can serve it with a variety of sides to create a complete meal. ¡Buen provecho!

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