Puerto Rican Mamposteao Rice
Puerto Rican Mamposteao Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of the Caribbean straight to your table. This one-pan recipe combines fluffy cooked white rice with tender red or pink beans and layers them with the bold, savory notes of sofrito, crispy bacon, and a medley of aromatics like garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. A touch of tomato sauce, adobo seasoning, and cumin infuses the dish with irresistible depth, while fresh cilantro adds a bright, herby finish. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this versatile recipe can shine as a hearty main dish or a satisfying side to complement your favorite Puerto Rican meals. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, Mamposteao Rice is a comforting classic packed with warmth, tradition, and authentic island flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1.5 cups cooked red or pink beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sofrito
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped bacon and cook until it is crispy and golden. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Stir in the sofrito, tomato sauce, adobo seasoning, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
Gently fold in the cooked beans and let them simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked white rice to the pan and stir everything together until the rice is well coated with the sauce and ingredients are evenly distributed.
Toss in the crispy bacon pieces and chopped cilantro, mixing well to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Mamposteao Rice hot as a main dish or a side and enjoy the warm, aromatic flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 5196 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.3 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 75.1 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 2824 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
