Vegan Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
This recipe for vegan Puerto Rican rice and beans works as a side dish or a filling meal on its own! Each bite is full of flavour thanks to a blend of authentic Caribbean spices.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 grams
- 1 cup yellow onion rough chopped (135 grams)
- 1 cup green bell pepper rough chopped (145 grams)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro rough chopped (20 grams)
- 1 cup tomato sauce 235 grams
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt 10 grams
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder 3 grams
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 gram
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander 1 gram
- ½ teaspoon ground achiote annatto seeds (1 gram)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 gram
- ½ teaspoon oregano 0.5 grams
- ½ teaspoons dried parsley 0.5 grams
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric 0.7 grams
- 30 ounces canned green pigeon peas also known as gandules (850 grams)
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth or water, 600 grams
- 2 cups long grain white rice 450 grams
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add oil.
- To a food processor, add the onion, bell pepper, and cilantro and pulse into a chunky sauce resembling a salsa. Do not blend too much.
- When the oil is heated, add the blended mixture to the pot and cook for approximately 6 minutes, stirring often.
- Add all remaining ingredients except the rice and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 - 22 minutes.
- Taste and stir in any additional spices if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can also substitute the dry seasonings for Sazon Culantro y Achiote
- Beans: You can substitute canned kidney beans, pinto beans, or black beans in place of pigeon peas if preferred.
- Rice: Basmati or jasmine rice work great for this recipe!
- To store: Store leftovers of Puerto Rican rice and beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the rice in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to loosen up the rice, or in the microwave.
- To freeze: Vegan Puerto Rican rice and beans dish can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat it according to the instructions above.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg