Jag (Portuguese Rice & Beans)

By RhondaI

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 whole head of garlic (peeled and finely chopped)
• 2 to 3 fresh Bay Leaf
• 1 pound frozen beans (any kind you like)*
• 6 packets or cubes chicken bouillon
• 2 cups rice
• 4 cups water
• Paprika
• Pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In large frying pan heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat until butter is melted Add onion,
garlic, chicken bouillon and Bay Leaf, saute well Add beans and four cups hot water Sprinkle with
pepper and add paprika for color Bring to a boil Add 2 cups rice and stir Bring to a boil; cover and
lower heat to low flame Cook for about 25 minutes (If there's still too much water after 25 minutes,
continue cooking but check every 2 or 3 minutes DO NOT OVERCOOK ).

•You can also use canned beans. If you do you need 2 15-ounce cans of whatever beans you like (well
drained). If necessary, rinse with cold water