Jagacida (Portuguese Jag) Recipe

Name: Jagacida (Portuguese Jag)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 cups water; 2 - 2 1/2 cups long grain white rice; 2 large bay leaves; 1 (1 1/2 lb) package linguica sausage (or the turkey sausage equivalent); 1 tablespoon tomato paste (no salt added preferred); 1 (10 ounce) package lima beans (from the freezer section); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

4 -5 cups water
2 - 2 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 large bay leaves
1 (1 1/2 lb) package linguica sausage (or the turkey sausage equivalent)
1 tablespoon tomato paste (no salt added preferred)
1 (10 ounce) package lima beans (from the freezer section)
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

1
Heat oil in a 2 quart saucepan; Fry linguica, seasoning with salt and pepper.
2
Add onions and garlic, sauteeing until onions are tender and translucent; be careful not to burn the garlic.
3
Add water, tomato paste, and bay leaves, stirring until the tomato paste is dissolved. Add lima beans and rice, stirring to combine; bring to a boil on high temperature
4
When it is boiling, turn to medium low heat and cover, cooking 20-30 minute
5
Check occasionally, stir to avoid sticking, lowering the heat a smidge further if needed; rice should be fairly dry when cooked completely.
6
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
7
NOTE: if you'd like to lower the fat a little, try Gaspar's turkey linguica, it's sold in the same section as the kielbasa, chorizo, etc.
8
NOTE: Can this be done with brown rice? I don't know -- but if some kind soul is willing to try, please post a review with your results!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 cups water, 2 - 2 1/2 cups long grain white rice, 2 large bay leaves, 1 (1 1/2 lb) package linguica sausage (or the turkey sausage equivalent), and more.

Yes, Jagacida (Portuguese Jag) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jagacida (Portuguese Jag)

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