Cuban Style Rice and Peas

 

This is another versatile dish where you can add left over chicken pieces, or ham. This rice (without the red peppers) freezes well. Reheat in microwave with a about a 1-2 Tablespoons of water, chicken broth (or beer). Yields 4 – 6 Servings.

1 Tablespoon Garlic Extra Virgin Olive oil
4 oz tomato sauce
3 cups of Chicken Broth
1 tsp cumin (can omit)
1 tsp oregano (can omit)
1 tsp black pepper (can omit)
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp of Bijol (yellow food coloring, found in Spanish section of stores)
1 small bag of frozen small baby peas, cooked according to package directions
1 ½ cups of White rice (Uncle Bens long grain rice)
½ jar of roasted red peppers (optional)

1) In a medium sauce pan, add broth, tomato sauce, oil, spices and rice and bring to a boil.
2) Cover, reduce heat & simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
3) Stir in Peas, and/or other options.
4) Serve warm and top with a slice or two of roasted red peppers (if using).
 

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You can purchase Bijol by following this link.