PUERTO RICAN RED BEANS AND RICE

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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.

Provided by truebrit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, heat oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add ham, chorizo, onion and green pepper, garlic and cumin.
  • Sauté until vegetables are tender.
  • Add beans, tomato sauce and Tabasco sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and 4 cups water.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender.

Ruskio Hansindu
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors.


ASAD MAHMOOD
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


SMOKE AKA
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Ashley nicole Dela cruz
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I'm a college student on a budget so I used frozen ham hocks and canned beans. It still turned out great!


Legend_1957
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I'm a busy mom so I used canned beans and pre-cooked rice. It still turned out delicious!


Derrick Cairns
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I'm gluten-free so I used brown rice instead of white rice. It turned out great!


Natnael Sisay
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I made this dish in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. I highly recommend this method.


Nabatanzi Rema
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I'm a vegetarian so I used vegetable broth instead of ham hock. It turned out great!


MD Humayon
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


ogunleti samuel
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste. I think next time I will use less chili powder.


Radhe Sham
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out too salty. I think next time I will use less salt or omit it altogether.


Gourab Hiting
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This dish was delicious! I used canned beans and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Imunique Elliott
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I'm a Puerto Rican and this recipe is the real deal. It's just like my abuela used to make. The beans are so creamy and the rice is fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


JOHAN OLIVIER
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I love serving this with a side of fried plantains.


Michael Connors
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The beans and rice are so flavorful and the ham hock adds a delicious smokiness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jalessa Patton
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this dish changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Edgar Zuniga
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These red beans and rice were a hit at my dinner party! I loved the smoky flavor from the ham hock and the creamy texture of the beans. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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