Dominican Moro Habichuelas Rojas (Printer-Friendly)

A flavorful combination of rice, red kidney beans, and traditional Latin seasoning for a comforting dish.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Oils

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices and Seasonings

05 - 1 packet sazón seasoning mix with coriander and annatto
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1½ teaspoons salt

→ Liquids and Sauces

10 - ¼ cup tomato sauce
11 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Canned Goods

12 - 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans with liquid

→ Grains

13 - 3 cups raw long-grain white rice

→ Herbs

14 - 2 bay leaves

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and green bell pepper, stirring until onions are translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
02 - Incorporate the sazón seasoning, dried oregano, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Sauté for 30 seconds to allow the spices to bloom and release their flavors.
03 - Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until its raw edge is cooked off. Add the red kidney beans with their liquid and mix thoroughly to combine.
04 - Pour in the rinsed long-grain white rice, stirring to coat evenly with the sofrito and seasonings. Add the vegetable broth and bay leaves, bring to a boil while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
05 - Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid to maintain steam for fluffy rice. After cooking, confirm liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
06 - Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming. Discard bay leaves and gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Use a heavy-bottomed pot and keep the lid tight during cooking to avoid burning and ensure even heat distribution.
02 - Adjust salt depending on the sazón mix used as saltiness can vary between brands.
03 - Resting the rice off-heat after cooking prevents mushiness and produces separate, light grains.
04 - For additional smoky depth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of liquid smoke with the tomato sauce.

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