Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Pink Beans) Recipe

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Puerto Rican Rice and Beans (Pink Beans)
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in saucepan on medium. Add ham and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add Sofrito, Recaito and garlic and sauté another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender and beans are desired thickness.
  4. Serve over hot rice.
  5. Tip: We eat this with a slice or two of avocado, which is traditionally how rice and beans are served in Puerto Rico.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 196.86 Kcal (824 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.19g 14%
Cholesterol 13.8mg 5%
Sodium 550.74mg 23%
Potassium 185.93mg 4%
Total Carbs 22.46g 7%
Sugars 1.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 5.5g 11%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 21.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.49 Kcal (504 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.62g 14%
Cholesterol 8.45mg 5%
Sodium 337.09mg 23%
Potassium 113.8mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.74g 7%
Sugars 1.14g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 3%
Protein 3.36g 11%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 12.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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