Pink Beans Vegetarian Version Of Puerto Rican Recipes

PUERTO RICAN RICE AND BEANS (PINK BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat oil in saucepan on medium. Add ham and sauté for about 5 minutes.
• Add Sofrito, Recaito and garlic and sauté another 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender and beans are desired thickness.
• Serve over hot rice.
• Tip: We eat this with a slice or two of avocado, which is traditionally how rice and beans are served in Puerto Rico.

CARIBBEAN YELLOW RICE AND PINK BEANS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sofrito and lightly fry for about 1 minute.
• Add the sazón, salt, beans, and rice. Stir to combine the ingredients and coat the rice with color.
• Pour in the water (or chicken broth) and bring to a rolling boil. Allow to boil for 1 to 2 minutes and then stir the rice mixture.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid that will not allow steam to escape. Do not lift the lid during the cooking time.
• Cook on low for 30 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and put the lid back on. Let sit a few minutes before serving as a side dish.