EASY rice and beans

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Melissajorealrecipes

Жыл бұрын

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@adfmo2195 Жыл бұрын

“Till I get home from work to cook dinner”… rice and beans IS dinner lol

@jazzylopez-vasquez5713 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing lol

@7fg9sd8a9 Жыл бұрын

My mom's love language was food so it was common for me to have two dinners. (yes I'm fat 😔)

@suzanneclaiborne3265 Жыл бұрын

LOL Unless your a teenager

@thinkingoutloud3358 Жыл бұрын

@@7fg9sd8a9 😂 but you got that good fat full of love though 💕

@Pretzelgal Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Don't ask for anything else tonight, this is your dinner.

@1gigi Жыл бұрын

Fellow Sofrito User, adding that base during the Frying of the onions will elevate to the next level. Looks great

@Whatsthedeal106 Жыл бұрын

I only use the frozen one or fresh. I dont like the shelf stable ones.

@mitty2575 Жыл бұрын

Nothing is gonna help That fake sofrito 😂😂

@1gigi Жыл бұрын

@@mitty2575 people in Europe also take short cuts. Lmao

@nezzyt4409 Жыл бұрын

@@mitty2575 - She didn't say anything about it being the ultimate rice and beans or authentic. It's something yummy and nutritious for her kids to munch on during the day instead of ordering fast food and whatnot. She's doing what she can to provide a better alternative to her kids and it's totally valid and commendable.

@DivinelyHis Жыл бұрын

You gotta sofreír (sauté) The sofrito!!! Everytime!!

@Eristotl3 Жыл бұрын

Vinegar in the beans is the secret to bring it all together

@peachesandpoets Жыл бұрын

I never thought of that!!

@LisaLisa-mx3hq Жыл бұрын

She used rice vinegar

@breestone8978 Жыл бұрын

Interesting 🤔

@hiphoppreacher4real Жыл бұрын

Now this is new to me. I had always thought that bay leaf in the beans was the thing. I am going to try it for sure.

@alisonstankewicz6439 10 ай бұрын

Vinegar in this and also a splash in soups and sauces just does something to it

@cuppasilverbullets Жыл бұрын

That little bit of white vinegar is how Dominicans make their beans ❤

@melissahidy9688 Жыл бұрын

So good!!

@beautyinthedark7406 10 ай бұрын

I will add this next for sure😋

@keywestconch8 9 ай бұрын

yes, white vinegar is a must for black beans

@maryd3779 9 ай бұрын

Dominicans from the island use vinegar on everything…they wash the meat/ protein with vinegar …the origin was because it cld be gamey…freshness not always guaranteed

@indi888 9 ай бұрын

Yea but you have to add the cilantro!! That we use on everything

@GCasiano Жыл бұрын

Sofrito is not just a Puerto Rican thing. It's a Caribbean thing. Cubans, Dominicans, even Italians use their own kinds of Sofrito ❤️ Recaito is the "green" Sofrito. With cilantro as the based. If the Sofrito is red it's because of the tomato sauce 🍅 You can buy it off the shelf in a jar or in the freezer section in a container (Congelado). You can also buy it FRESH from an international or Caribbean food Mart. But the best way to make it (in my opinion) ALWAYS fresh. Everyone has their own recipes to make it so there's no "right way." You just have to play with it until you get the right recipe for YOU! My personal recipe is: 3 GREEN Bell Peppers 1 RED bell pepper 2 onions 1 BIG tomato (or 2 SMALL ones) 1 whole clove of garlic 🧄 (I use elephant garlic -personal preference) Whole stock of Cilantro (sometimes half of another stock because I love the recaito taste). *Recaito is a puree of Cilantro, Onions & Garlic 😋 Puree everything together. Don't chop the pieces too small otherwise you'll lose some of the juices. Add just a little bit of everything as you go, so you get a good blend of flavors. I'm Puerto Rican, and we grow up helping our parents make Sofrito from a young age. Hispanics don't use exact measurements. We keep adding until our ancestors whisper, "Cono! Eso es suficiente!" 😂😂😂

@DivinelyHis Жыл бұрын

Recaito also has recao which is similar to cilantro but different, that’s why it’s called recaito and the other is called sofrito because it’s sautéed when used

@lisafranklin9089 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the recipe 💗🙌🏻

@candiedisilvio9596 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! My Mom was Puerto Rican, but she passed away when I was 15. Unfortunately, a lot of her amazing recipes were lost with her. I’m looking forward to trying your sofrito as well as the rice and beans recipe from this video. Hopefully bring back some of her taste memories and maybe hearing the whisper of “Cono! Eso es sufficientiente!”

@prinxessblake609 Жыл бұрын

I’m from the Caribbean, we call it green seasoning.

@user-ii9xh5lz6u Жыл бұрын

Cuban here make my own sofrito and freeze it

@patriciaflaherty 9 ай бұрын

If your kids can order door dash, they can cook their own rice and beans 🤷‍♀️.

@thatvalensteingirl 9 ай бұрын

Doordash is swiping and clicking on an app-- my toddler niece can manage that. You think she can make herself dinner, too?

@gloriack7976 8 ай бұрын

💯 Also doordash money?? You mean, extra chore money! If you’re going to waste money on doordash and no one is sick, it won’t be mine!! 😂

@pumpkinwarrior7138 8 ай бұрын

@@gloriack7976if my kids earned the money they could use it on DoorDash but they’d figure our naturally now much easier it is to cook

@honks9484 8 ай бұрын

Yes, but as a parent, there’s nothing wrong with cooking for your children anyways.

@Bella.Polcari 4 ай бұрын

girl no one asked @@thatvalensteingirl

@rebeccafoster-faith6647 Жыл бұрын

Remember - rice and beans is a complete protein and if you sub olive oil for the butter - it's vegan. And very low cost.

@bodyofhope 9 ай бұрын

Yes! This looks delicious with all these spices. I want to make it. Can't have garlic & onions. I wonder if it will come out good with just the peppers.

@gritmakaveli 9 ай бұрын

You can use vegan butter too dawg

@OwenMaxwell-jr2ib 9 ай бұрын

@@gritmakaveli Yes .. That's what the early pioneers and Native American tribes used in all of their flavorful dishes .. In the harsh winters, they also used synthetic furs to cover themselves , and pleather was a common tool in the fashioning of their Teepees .. 😃👍

@Naltddesha 8 ай бұрын

@@OwenMaxwell-jr2ibthey were especially skilled at 3D printing spear heads and arrowheads. It amazing what our ancestors did, with so little

@catgrrrlart 8 ай бұрын

@@OwenMaxwell-jr2ibyou know vegan butter is just margarine right

@MsBebegurl0212 Жыл бұрын

Perfect..just for me, I add jalapeno to the beans..and fresh tortillas are a must!!

@mizz333 9 ай бұрын

all i ate growing up was rice and black beans and chicken in some form, this looks so goood

@hera7884 9 ай бұрын

My mom taught us how to make food when she was away as soon as we turned 12. 12 was adolescents for our household and that’s when we learned how to cook and do most if not all chores. I fully understand that the world is not the way it used to be and people would prefer their children to have no responsibilities or boundaries but you do you. If you like it, I love it!

@missunique5414 27 күн бұрын

🤣 People always have to throw in their two cent! If you wanna raise your kids the way you were raised, have at it. But why try to insult someone else. This is a short about cooking, not parenting. So take your panties out the bunch and enjoy your life 😑

@hera7884 27 күн бұрын

@@missunique5414 Are you not throwing in your two cents right now? I mean, who even said your opinion mattered? It wasn’t me.

@missunique5414 27 күн бұрын

@@hera7884 I told you to take your panties out the bunch. I didn’t put in my 2 cent or I would have told you a few other things.

@blueheaven1323 Жыл бұрын

The casual way she mentioned Zojirushi 😭 ma’am that is the ✨cadillac ✨ of rice cookers you’re living my dream

@MultiPenguin66 Жыл бұрын

Its 47$ thats only 20 more than a regular one i saw other ones though for like 200

@blueheaven1323 Жыл бұрын

@@MultiPenguin66 hey could you please send me the link for the one you found for $47? The one in the store near me is over double that price 🥲

@rubytwoshoes1032 Жыл бұрын

That rice cooker is a cheap one. In the uk £12. Ignore the name, they are all made in China. 😉 Yumasia do excellent rice cookers far less that Zojirushi. £200 is only worth it if your using it everyday. Had my £12 rice cooker for a decade. Its used for rice, one pot meals. hot pot, cakes I eat alot of rice🤣worth every penny.

@mariagents9575 Жыл бұрын

I agree it’s only $50

@peachesandpoets Жыл бұрын

It's less than 50 bucks.

@brendabernal2122 Жыл бұрын

The Puerto Rican style(green) sofrito is the best, and they sell it in the frozen food section at some grocery stores.. You should really try it.. By the way this meal looks delicious.. 😊

@blane6592 Жыл бұрын

Yes…that’s the only one I buy if I don’t make it homemade. The green one and the red one.

@sandracabrera1748 Жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing that I was going tex it you did first

@brendabernal2122 Жыл бұрын

@@blane6592 I tried to make homemade, and it didn’t work out so well.. Now I just buy it.. 😩😂

@ivoryfyall2398 Жыл бұрын

No make it homemade is even better. Talkn about sofrito. I need to make some.🤷🏾‍♀️👌🏾😂😂😂😂🥰

@reneesretro3466 Жыл бұрын

RECAITO....

@aprilpinketon2567 Жыл бұрын

Black beans are better out if the van if you rinse them off. Most of the recipes I follow say to rinse the can juice off.

@alexisdandrea7576 Жыл бұрын

On all beans except the black ones.

@katief7047 Жыл бұрын

Think about it like pasta water… sometimes those juices have things in them that help the dish both flavor and texture wise :)

@miguistikerms Жыл бұрын

We keep it with the black beans 🇨🇺

@faebalina7786 Жыл бұрын

I do I worry about any excess metals

@curlyhead2177 Жыл бұрын

No leave the juice for the beans.

@ronaldvanengen1887 6 ай бұрын

Simmer down I'm coming over!!❤😊

@yolandastanford9223 Жыл бұрын

Looks delicious!!’ Girl you do you!!!! Thanks for sharing-will definitely be trying the rice and beans!!!

@luiseismael4860 Жыл бұрын

It looks great. My kids are constantly doing that w door dash or just restaurant money 😂

@melissajorealrecipes Жыл бұрын

same same LOL

@anitarobbins3486 Жыл бұрын

That looks good. I need a low-sodium option.

@jenniferspeers2453 Жыл бұрын

Replace the ingredients with no/low sodium Ex. Low sodium stock instead of Sazon and water. No salt added beans. Sofrito is a paste/puree with peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro. You could make a big batch and freeze into portions. Instead of salt/sodium you can enhance dishes with umami- nutritional yeast, MSG, mushrooms ... and a little goes a long way in regards to things like liquid aminos, miso, worcestershire, anchovy paste which aren't themselves low sodium but you don't need a lot to boost flavour

@pauli8888 Жыл бұрын

Use onions, garlic sautee real good, add annato(which is in sazon and gives the color) or just a bit of the sazon packet and some fresh cilantro leaves, cubanelle peppers and oregano. Season it up to taste with all else and you have a way better option than the whole sazon packets. No sofrito needed if you dont have it cause you have the base there already. Im puertorrican and thats how i do mines. The sazon packets have hella’ sodium monoglutamate; theyre ok to use complete when cooking a whole pack of rice or something , not 1-2 cups. Hope this helps. As for one can of beans, you dont need to put the whole can of tomato sauce, just a bit and simmer well. And lastly, rinsing the beans can help avoid the extra sodium in their liquid

@anitarobbins3486 Жыл бұрын

@@jenniferspeers2453 Thanks

@anitarobbins3486 Жыл бұрын

@@pauli8888 Thanks! :)

@BonBon2828Z 8 ай бұрын

Looks amazing

@Person12216 Жыл бұрын

The personality is everything! 🤩

@heavinw3958 9 ай бұрын

Simply amazing and you washed your rice too ❤ 😊

@athia37 Жыл бұрын

That is delicious any time.Teach your kids to cook simple stuff from the pantry and fridge.It simplifies life.

@annettebalaguer9192 9 ай бұрын

Yes girl!! 😋👍🏽

@MaribelRodriguez-hp4yg Жыл бұрын

We Puerto Ricans don’t put vinegar in the beans. But so far you did very good.

@user-jv5pp8pv9l Жыл бұрын

I'm Puerto Rican and my family absolutely does.

@laurasantana7207 Жыл бұрын

I’m Dominican, I add either a bit of vinegar or sour orange.

@jec8of Жыл бұрын

I'm New Yorican and have never seen an acid, other than tomato sauce, added to beans. BTW, I've seen many different Puerto Ricans, including my mother, neighbors and relatives, cook beans from scratch.

@blushbaby5278 Жыл бұрын

No one cares about what Puerto Ricans don't do. You all are not the Gods of cooking rice

@tainadelcaribe Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@jarronellis5801 9 ай бұрын

That looks awesome

@stuff2047 8 ай бұрын

Looks yummy!

@drmarsh4287 Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here at 33, and I've never used a rice cooker. 😂 I just always cook it with a pot.

@thejackofalldans786 9 ай бұрын

you're missing out, so much more convenient

@sidni.d5989 9 ай бұрын

It will change your life

@vickieadams6648 9 ай бұрын

That looks delicious. That's why I cook some smoked neckbones, take off the meat, save the broth too, then cook my beans so there's a bit of meat in my beans. I freeze the cold neckbones and broth until I need them. I would have dropped the chunk into the beans. I don't care for beans (except for a few in my chili). But generally I eat black beans. They put off a bit more water. Glad you mentioned them. My hair grew a LOT when I was eating beans and rice.

@gailsgig Жыл бұрын

What kids know a our door dash unless you use it? You can cook ahead and freeze meals too. And always have prepared meals. I do that for myself!

@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem 8 ай бұрын

i see its 9 months later :) but thought i would mention, everyone middle school and older knows about door dash. probably hear about it at school.

@saravalentin8430 Жыл бұрын

You just made Puerto Rican food and Cuban I applaud you dear

@mitty2575 Жыл бұрын

Lies 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

@KsSpOiLeDBrAt Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking. That was a mixture of both 😂

@M.J976 Жыл бұрын

That is not the Cuban food I know 🤣🤣🤣

@catherinelane9243 Жыл бұрын

I've never knew you could add vinegar to beans. Some people add vinegar to their greens. Just different taste.

@irenegoicoechea-burton3607 9 ай бұрын

I am cuban, always add a little vinegar and some sugar like a tablespoon in any beans I make. If I add any green leaves to any of my food, my daughter can't stomach that. Instead I can add a little parsley. Also I always keep the juice in the black bean cans. If you want to thicken any of your beans After cooking, just take some out and smash them with a fork or anything. Love lentils made with the latin taste. Bacon can add a great taste when it renders its fat @ yummm

@catherinelane9243 9 ай бұрын

@@irenegoicoechea-burton3607 I'm sure your beans and rice are tasty and your family loves them.

@kittenkorleone2918 Жыл бұрын

This would be dinner!

@meemster101 Жыл бұрын

Looks delicious

@janetanderson786 Жыл бұрын

Yummy

@ThatCaliFoodie Жыл бұрын

So simple easy and delicious. Just how I like it!!! 🥰

@ToriLynnH 9 ай бұрын

That looks so yummy

@tishguzman5116 Жыл бұрын

Love the spices you use. Wish you would give us all a list if your go to choices. You make everything look and sound so decadent!!!Yummm

@user-ob3pk4wl1h 9 ай бұрын

I love me some rice and beans

@MM-fc2gi Жыл бұрын

My son wants to eat that EVERY DAY! I put chopped up chicken or ground beef on top and he goes nuts. That looks good asf

@momof2momof2 7 ай бұрын

Looks good

@selmb2073 9 ай бұрын

Nice, yumm! My kid makes his own food when I’m Not home - so thankful I don’t have to worry about - woot woot 🙌🏼🙌🏼 😅

@Lisa-ze6fo 8 ай бұрын

My favorite ❤❤❤

@JWSanchez Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree with a precious comment. Puerto Rican sofrito is the best IMO. It's gree. If you pre make it you will always have it to season your meals. Chefs kiss.

@MrMrjchips Жыл бұрын

That looks really good

@irismarie6515 Жыл бұрын

Yummmm

@gardyian2258 7 ай бұрын

It looks good

@tory198511 5 ай бұрын

Looks good ❤❤❤

@laurelsmith4112 Жыл бұрын

Oh nice 😌

@candice7914 Жыл бұрын

I make the same thing but I make my sofrito homemade. It's funny cuz I just finished a bowl of rice and beans myself

@dianacovarrubias9764 Жыл бұрын

YUM sofreetoe love it 🥰

@FLgurl100 Жыл бұрын

The salt content in this would lay me out flat. I’d probably have a stroke but it looks so good

@tracidavis8991 Жыл бұрын

that is cool

@FC-hj9ub Жыл бұрын

I marinade meat and some of the vegetables in white vinegar with brown sugar, salt and spices. I used to use lots of tomato but now I use very little. I slow cook the meat for hours and I add 2 different types of beans (drained) for texture and I have loads leftover at the end, I make batches with 3 different types of meat and freeze any left over. You warm it up with cheese on top and in a tortilla, and you can add tomatoes, cucumber and corn with lime juice for crunch. I made so much I even have leftover marinade. There is no real "authentic" Mexican here and you can't find any of the native and often tropical ingredients you can find I the US so I really like it

@user-mp2ls2re4r 6 ай бұрын

Looks so good 😊

@chingon123 9 ай бұрын

Yummm

@chicodigital 9 ай бұрын

Everyone’s so creative! 😂

@GG-qg2iu 7 ай бұрын

Everybody thinks that they're a comedian!

@jerseyinthephilippines1283 Жыл бұрын

Yummy that looks awesome! Omg I want to make that.

@oli8661 9 ай бұрын

I would’ve washed the can juice off the beans but I’m definitely gonna make this cause my man LOVES RICE AND BEANS that’s all he asks for. Thank you for this amazing recipe ❤❤❤

@irenegoicoechea-burton3607 9 ай бұрын

Always keep the juice of the black beans ! I like to make me black bean soup By passing the can in the blender & after cooking it With some onions passed in olive oil & the packets She uses, a teaspoon sugar and the rest, I add some cream to mine since I was little? I am 77 Now. Just try your canned beans from a google look And it will be great. Black beans don't give gas.

@Abby-ug4xc 5 ай бұрын

Me too, feels gross to not rinse the liquid off There's usually preservatives in there and I don't want to be eating that

@ladyindaroom 9 ай бұрын

I love rice and beans❤

@lavinabowman8489 Жыл бұрын

Yum

@poppypocket8732 Жыл бұрын

You are the first person, that I’ve seen to not rinse the black beans from a can. I suggested you rinse in using a sieve and then taste the difference.

@jewels964 8 ай бұрын

That looks amazing ❤

@KillaniTruth 9 ай бұрын

Cubans add a little vinegar too it’s really brightens the beans

@Dorothyredshz 9 ай бұрын

I was paying attention ...you had minced beef on the counter with the ingredients, .....so were is the beef ?

@starlightzz1480 Жыл бұрын

Oooooooi like this 😋😋😋❤

@rinagrey2478 Жыл бұрын

That looks delicious 😋😋

@tech-savvi Жыл бұрын

I hate when people had on jarred stuff or things that make life easier. Like. Man. It works. It taste good. Like fine it might not be as good as mommas but it's stiff damn good

@tmelitta51 9 ай бұрын

Good protein and iron sources

@meowzah2495 9 ай бұрын

I will make this

@jasminepitts3979 Ай бұрын

Wait wait she made the rice in the cooker with the seasoning, oh yesssss!! ❤

@heyyjoynae Жыл бұрын

I nnneeeeed to make this. I love rice and beans together

@Pekkle7755 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing. And love how your recipes are easily measured. Thank you

@julianmojica4839 7 ай бұрын

When I was younger, Rice and beans would be the perfect meal when there's nothing at home, just make some rice and beans then add whatever seasonings you have into it and it's like you have a 5 star meal

@ivetterobles5708 Жыл бұрын

I love it all them Goya products ..yummy u can make sofrito the Goya or make ur own cilantro garlic and green and red pepper and onion ..

@user-eh7xj9wz6p 9 ай бұрын

Love your beautiful family and love your beautiful daughters and sons and pets and love your cooking and good and great and amazing and awesome and wonderful and god blessed and amen and videos too

@msshaffer5 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never used a rice cooker in my life but I see many people have one. I never knew rice was so difficult for people to cook right. I still don’t even own a microwave.

@urmamasmamasmama Жыл бұрын

for real. my white ass has a Calderon 🤷. I prefer my rice cooked old school

@LisaLisa-mx3hq Жыл бұрын

Good for you

@drlorrie1019 Жыл бұрын

Love the beans

@karenmartin3650 Жыл бұрын

Looks so good!

@GG-qg2iu 8 ай бұрын

Looks delicious!

@brentonsorrell8732 4 ай бұрын

Dear, dear, dear you are absolutely addorable plus the cooking? Who could ask for more?

@beautifulcatastrophe993 Жыл бұрын

Yes lady, YES!!! 👏👏👏🥂

@lamarwest7739 Жыл бұрын

Yes!! You are my new obsession!! keep those recipes coming!!!!

@jasonbean2764 9 ай бұрын

Oo, gosh, this is timely! I just bought 2 cans of Bush's seasoned black beans, and I have Rice a Roni on hand. Another sister offered up a recipe for shallow fried chicken. I thought I would grill them, but to combine the technique she displayed, and this recipe, I shall EAT LIKE A KING!:)

@Croneposse429 Ай бұрын

Gonna try! I may get that rice cooker too! You got me inspired! Also with the cowboy sliders!!!❤🎉

@giselarodriguez8420 Жыл бұрын

Puerto Rico style put the sofrito, vegetables, and tomato sauce to cook for a few seconds before adding the beans and the water. You can add potato, squash, and cooked ham. No need adobo or sazon(optional) seasoning with salt. Let me know if you like.

@shaquilaball6535 Жыл бұрын

ok look good

@hiphoppreacher4real Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite meals. Quick easy and nutritious. I never added vinegar though. I’m gonna try it.

@IAMGROOT4EVA Жыл бұрын

Package of ground beef: (casually watching all the other ingredients being used) Baby, I don't even exist

@virginiaw8608 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the g-beef also. I make beans and rice for my family a lot, but didn't know about the g-beef, was very interested in seeing how she would use it. Oh well.

@sarahroselibrandi152 Жыл бұрын

dayum ❤

@2442cheli 9 ай бұрын

Its a good snack my bff growing up would devour bowls of my moms rice when she came over after school 😂 Cute times 🥰

@iwanttobelieve5970 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Shane1_2 Жыл бұрын

Imagine if she tasted my rice and beans 😁

@GG-qg2iu 7 ай бұрын

Why don't you make a video so we can all be the judge of it?

@Jackjackspice Жыл бұрын

Looks great will be doing this

@stjohnbaby 9 ай бұрын

Looks great!❤

@gerileland4873 9 ай бұрын

Love me some rice & beans

@seanhall9720 Жыл бұрын

Imma make these next time I make some barbacoa. Looks fantastic.

@barbarabuonincontro1990 9 ай бұрын

Yummy I also put vinegar in beans

@thedcbroker7264 5 ай бұрын

You can get creative by using cans of soup, vegetables, or whatever to your rice cooker. I eat this all the time… delicious

@ginah.9229 9 ай бұрын

❤❤

@ShayBoogie44 10 ай бұрын

I use to make my own sofrito. It's alot of work. I would freeze some in ice trays . Rhat would make it so much easier to use and made it last longer. Mine was green tho. I'm going to try the jar stuff.