3 colorful vegetable dish Recipes

red kidney beans (habichuelas coloradas) or 1 (16 oz) can pink beans (habichuelas coloradas), adobo seasoning (a flavored salt used in latin cooking), vegetable oil, cooked ham or 1 slice salt pork or 1 slice canadian bacon, cubed, garlic powder, sazon con azafran seasoning (comes in envelopes in a box, gives color and a distinct flavor to latin dishes), sofrito sauce (comes in a jar, a necessary ingredient in puerto rican cooking), white rice, uncooked

please note you may replace the corn , beans, peas, and carrots with 1 large bag of frozen mixed veggies, if desired, also works well as a main dish for 6 people.), white corn, (drained ), french-cut or other green beans,(drained), save 1/2 cup of juice from 1 of the veggies ., mushrooms, green peas (optional), carrots (optional), broccoli (optional), cream of celery soup, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper (red adds great color also), chopped onion, sour cream, cheese crackers (i have also used ritz, and they work fine)., almonds, melted butter or margarine., note you may add 2 cups cooked chicken (in large pieces) to this if for a main dish* *)