Jag (Portuguese Rice and Beans)

Jag (Portuguese Rice and Beans)
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    25

A hearty and comforting dish steeped in Portuguese tradition, where smoky linguica meets tender rice and creamy beans in a symphony of flavors. This one-pot wonder is surprisingly simple to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will adore.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    80 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    973 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Add the linguica, onion, and bell peppers to the pot. Season with black pepper, basil, and oregano. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the linguica is lightly browned. (10-15 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Pour in the water and stir in the rinsed rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is completely absorbed. (20-25 minutes). If the rice is not cooked through and the pot is dry, add 1/4 cup of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.

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05 Step

Recipe View Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the pot along with the vegetables.
Feel free to substitute other types of beans, such as kidney beans or pinto beans, for the cannellini beans.
For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Alvera Powlowski

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and everyone loves it.

  • Bernadette Herzog

    I added a little smoked paprika and it was amazing!

  • Lydia Mayer

    Definitely a new family favorite!

  • Shayna Beatty

    My rice was a little dry at the end, but adding a little more water fixed it perfectly.

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