Cuban Rice & Beans
A Surprising Side or Meal
Cuban Rice and Beans GOYA® style is comfort food with an exciting Latin flavor in just a few easy steps. We’ve done all the hard work, so you’ll get the benefit of beans from a can that taste like you soaked them overnight and made the sauce from scratch!
A versatile favorite, our Cuban Rice and Beans recipe can accompany meat or poultry as a jazzy side—or serve it solo, so you can focus on the savory seasonings and plump, delicious red beans. Cuban Rice and Beans always hits the spot.
Total Time
30m
Prep Time:5m
Yields:4 Servings
Ingredients
1 tbsp.
2 tbsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
2 packets
1 can
½ tsp.
sugar
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Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, garlic, sofrito and sazon, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Transfer liquid from can red beans to measuring cup; add enough water to measure 3½ cups. Add liquid to pot; bring to boil. Add beans, rice and sugar; stir. Bring rice mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 min.
Step 3
Remove rice from heat. Let sit until rice becomes tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Divide evenly among serving bowls.
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Cuban Rice & Beans
Prep Time 5m
Total time 30m
Yields: 4 Servings
A Surprising Side or Meal
Cuban Rice and Beans GOYA® style is comfort food with an exciting Latin flavor in just a few easy steps. We’ve done all the hard work, so you’ll get the benefit of beans from a can that taste like you soaked them overnight and made the sauce from scratch!
A versatile favorite, our Cuban Rice and Beans recipe can accompany meat or poultry as a jazzy side—or serve it solo, so you can focus on the savory seasonings and plump, delicious red beans. Cuban Rice and Beans always hits the spot.
Ingredients
1 tbsp.
2 tbsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
2 packets
1 can
½ tsp.
sugar
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, garlic, sofrito and sazon, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Transfer liquid from can red beans to measuring cup; add enough water to measure 3½ cups. Add liquid to pot; bring to boil. Add beans, rice and sugar; stir. Bring rice mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 min.
Step 3
Remove rice from heat. Let sit until rice becomes tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Divide evenly among serving bowls.
