Flavorful Spanish Rice and Beans

Name: Flavorful Spanish Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Spanish
Ingredients: 1.5 tsp Adobo Seasoning; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 tsp Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2.25 oz Olives; 15 oz Red Beans; 1.41 oz Sazón Seasoning; 1 whole Sweet Onion; 2.25 cups Water; 1 cup White Rice

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Puerto Rican 🇵🇷Spanish 🇪🇸 Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️

Flavorful Spanish Rice and Beans pairs tender white rice with red beans, fragrant onion, and a punchy blend of sazon and adobo. Briny green olives add a pop of salty brightness, making each bite robust and satisfying. Serve it as a weeknight side or a hearty base for a simple dinner.

Prep10 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

In a saucepan over high heat, bring the water, rice, and olive oil to a boil. Stir in the onion, Sazón seasoning, adobo seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
2

Add the beans and olives and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir before serving.