Rice and Beans Recipe

Name: Rice and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 slices bacon, diced; ¼ cup onion, chopped; ¼ cup red pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red kidney beans; 1 12 ounces sazon goya (or other brand, found in international aisle); water; 6 ounces tomato paste; salt; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano, chopped or ½ teaspoon ground oregano; 2 cups cooked rice (your recipe)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, diced
¼ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup red pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 12 ounces sazon goya (or other brand, found in international aisle)
water
6 ounces tomato paste
salt
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano, chopped or ½ teaspoon ground oregano
2 cups cooked rice (your recipe)

1
In a medium saucepan, saute bacon in olive oil over medium low heat until fat starts to render.
2
Add onions and red pepper; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add garlic, cook 3 minutes.
4
Add red kidney beans, sazon, tomato paste, salt to taste and water to cover; stir well to combine.
5
Cover saucepan and cook at least 30 minutes or until beans are done to desired consistency (I like them kind of mushy).
6
During last 5 minutes of cooking add in cilantro and oregano.
7
Serve over rice, or along side.

722

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 slices bacon, diced, ¼ cup onion, chopped, ¼ cup red pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Rice and Beans 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.

Rice and Beans

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