Friday, June 22, 2012

Puerto Rican Beans and Rice

I think that all too often, beans and rice don’t get the credit they deserve. They can be delicious, satisfying, nutritious and very inexpensive, but you have to have the right recipe. This is one of those recipes that makes me love beans and rice.



2 TBSP Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (1 tsp prepared minced garlic)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro or about 1 TBSP dry cilantro
1/2 green pepper, chopped very fine.
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
2 cups black or red beans, pre-cooked (1 can)
2 cups brown rice, steamed in chicken broth (can substitute 2 cubes bouillon)

1. In a large frying pan, heat oil. Saute garlic, cilantro and green pepper.
2. Add tomato sauce and beans. Heat through and allow to simmer for about five minutes.
3. Serve over rice!


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