Black Beans and Rice

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 45 mins.

Total Time: 50 mins.

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsps. Olive Oil

1/2 cup Sofrito

A small bottle of Green Olives (whole, but pitted)

1 packet of Sazon with annatto

Salt  and pepper to taste

1 15 oz can of Black Beans

2 cups Long grain white rice

4 cups of chicken broth (or water)

PREPARATION:

1) Heat olive oil  in a pot over medium heat.

2) Add sofrito and lightly fry for about one minute.

3) Add sazon, salt, beans and rice. Stir to combine ingredients and coat the rice with color.

4) Pour in water or chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.  Allow to boil for one or two minutes, and then stir the rice mixture.

5) Reduce the heat and cover and keep the lid slightly open. Let it steam for 10 minutes and check for doneness and mix the rice and beans so that it would lessen the amount of brown stuff sticking in the bottom of the pan.

6) Once the rice mixture  is cooked or aldente, remove from heat and let it steam for another 15 minutes.

7) Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it with your favorite main dish. Top it with green or black olives for more texture and flavour.

Meowie’s note: photos to follow. =D

Bon Apetit!

xx