Archive for January, 2008

Jan 12 2008

Paul’s Rice and Beans

Our friend Paul has three teen boys to feed so he needs plenty of nutritious meals that he can whip up in a hurry and make lots of.  This certainly fills the bill.  He shared it with us during his last visit and it has become a favorite.   This is exactly as he wrote it for me.

1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans (scale up for each can of beans used - I usually make a 4-can batch)
1 packet Sazon Goyo seasoning (with coriander and annatto)
3 oz. Goya Recaito, Cilantro Flavor (for rice, beans Soups & Stews)
4 Manzanilla Olives (with or without pimiento - your choice)
4-8 Capers
1 tsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
rice, to taste

  • Rinse beans thoroughly but gently (don’t break the skins) and put them
    in a covered pot
  • Cover beans with filtered water
  • Finely chop olives and capers
  • Add olives, capers, seasoning, fresh cilantro, and Recaito to beans and water
  • Bring to gentle boil
  • Simmer as long as you can bear it, stirring occasionally (the smell permeates the house - I usually attack the pot after an hour or so)
  • Serve over rice or on the side

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