Jag (Portuguese Rice and Beans)

This jag recipe has been in my family for years. It is so easy to make. I was worried my kids would not like it, but both of them had second bowls!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 pound linguica sausage, cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can prepared shelled beans
• 2 ½ cups water
• 2 cups uncooked white rice

Steps

1. Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; add linguica, onion, bell peppers, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Stir beans into linguica-vegetable mixture; cook until beans are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in water; stir in rice. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is completely absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.