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