Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

white rice

15 oz

pink or red beans with sauce

4 tbsp

sofrito

0.25 cup

diced onions

diced

1 envelope

sazon

1.5 tbsp

adobo

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 piece

potato

quartered

4 oz

tomato sauce

5 piece

spanish green olives with pimento

0.5 cup

chicken broth or water

Step 1
~8 min

Boil rice as directed on package with salt (usually every cup of rice is 2 cups of water).

Step 2
~8 min

Set aside the cooked rice.

Step 3
~8 min

In a medium pan, heat sofrito and onion until onion is almost translucent.

Step 4
~8 min

Combine beans with sauce, sazon, adobo, salt, black pepper, quartered potato, tomato sauce, and Spanish green olives with pimento in the pan.

Step 5
~8 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6
~8 min

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender (about 30 minutes).

Step 7
~8 min

If needed, add a little chicken broth or water to maintain a saucy consistency.

Step 8
~8 min

Serve the beans over the cooked white rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of adobo and salt to your taste.

For a richer flavor, use homemade sofrito.

Add a bay leaf during simmering for extra aroma.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or pork.

Serve as a main course with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Pork chops
Tostones

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Puerto Rico

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Puerto Rican cuisine, often served at family gatherings and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Potluck
Holiday meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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