Authentic Puerto Rican Yellow Rice and Beans Recipe | Arroz con Habichuelas Coloradas Boricua

Welcome to Mari's Cooking! In this video, I'll show you step-by-step how to make this delicious and authentic dish that is popular in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
If you're ready to make this dish at home, be sure to watch my video and follow along with the instructions.
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‼️NOTE‼️ This recipe is not to be confused with “arroz con gandules,” which uses pigeon peas (gandules) in place of beans, and where 2-3 of the spices vary.
For a tutorial on Arroz con Gandules, check this video ➡️ • Puerto Rican Arroz Con...
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INGREDIENTS:
* 2 cup medium grain rice
* 1 can small red beans
* 2 & 1/2 cups water (2 & 3/4 cup of water for long grain)
* 1 tbsp oil
* 1/4 cup bacon, chopped
* 2 tbsp sofrito
* 2 tbsp tomato sauce
* 2 tsp pimientos
* 1 tbsp stuffed olives
* 1 packet Sazón
* 1 packet pork Sazón (sub for extra all-purpose seasoning)
* 1/2 tsp all-purpose seasoning (sub for regular salt)
* 1 can small red beans, drained
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[@Nate_1138]

This is hands down the best yellow rice and beans on KZbin! I struggled using medium grain rice until I found your video!!!!! Thanks!!!

[@mariscookingpr]

Yay!! I’m so glad that my video helped! 🥰

[@lewistrowbridge7514]

I'm trying right now as we speak

[@lorimeyers3839]

This white boy followed your recipe. I put a little extra Sofrito as well as the olive juice into the recipe. Tastes amazing. Thank ya!

[@mariscookingpr]

Love it!! Great job!

[@veedavis467]

❤As a Black American My best friends growing up were Puerto Rican ❤❤ Their Moms fed me well😊 Red beans and rice Was big in meals... Your Video Just Brought me Back 😊 Im Definitely making this❤❤❤❤❤ TFS Gracias ❤ I Forgot To say I'm buying the pot for this Only❤

[@mariscookingpr]

Awwww I love this! 🥹 Enjoy!

[@susanb5058]

This looks so amazing 😋 I would eat just that for a meal. Thanks for the recipe and instructions!

[@janettemcgregor5712]

I know a bodega where I can find this pot, but what makes any different from any other pot ?

[@veedavis467]

@@janettemcgregor5712 It Doesn't make a difference ... I just want this kind of pot because it brings back memories from my childhood ❤

[@veedavis467]

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[@hopewalter]

Girl ... I did it!! PR/Black hubby approved!! Thank you boo!!

[@mariscookingpr]

Yay!!!

[@franco2b145]

I’m from St. Thomas USVI, we use the same rice, exactly the same method, taught by my Abuela from Santa Domingo.. 🙌🏾

[@user-jo5vj7zo7v]

Really liked the way you talked through the video. Not over talking, just precise to follow the instructions. Also, the music was not so overpowering to drown out the instructions. This recipe looks real look and will try. Thank you! Great demonstration.

[@mariscookingpr]

Awesome, thank you so much for the feedback!

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

I lived in Puerto Rico for a year for work, and arroz con habichuelas was my FAVORITE dish! My Puerto Rican colleagues would lovingly tease me about it because I would eat it often.

[@mariscookingpr]

Awe I love that! When I went to PR with my non-Puerto Rican friend, she had arroz y habichuelas every single day while we were there! 🤣❤️

[@RuskinRacing]

New sub! ♥️ I’m married to a PR, 17 years! And I love making PR dishes as I’m Mexican and make a lot of Mexican food. Your dishes are amazing! Thank you

[@mariscookingpr]

Awesome! Thank you! 🥰

[@krystapacheco1753]

This recipe was amazing. I did tweak it a little, instead of bacon I used spam. I used 2 cups of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of water. So good. My husband make me scrape the pot so he could take the rest to work!!! Thank you 😊

[@mariscookingpr]

Fantastic! ☺️

[@suszannewilliams-brown4986]

This is the kind of rice and beans I like

[@aliciahoward1462]

I struggled for years to get my beans and rice right and today I came across your video so it was so easy to follow you gave directions perfectly especially water to rice ratio thank you so much

[@mariscookingpr]

Yay! I’m so glad!

[@jomireyes9851]

as a daughter who was never taught to cook, this is so helpful. thank you 🫶🏻.

[@mariscookingpr]

You’re very welcome!!

[@tineshareves504]

I’m definitely going to try this… looks delicious

[@DeniseBrown-xz7uu]

I just made this rice for the first time that l have ever maken such delicious rice. I am so happy that l have found your website. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@renee5603]

I’m a newbie to you channel. My Aunt showed me when I was about 12 or 13 years old how to make this dish which we call Spanish rice. I’m the only one in my fam that know how to cook it. But I’m going to give recipe a try. And same as you my Auntie would make the Sofrito from scratch but not no more. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@mariscookingpr]

Welcome!!

[@HUNTSPOINT.]

Ok just got done!! Took about 40 minutes all from prep to plato. Gracia mi amor.

[@mariscookingpr]

Great job!

[@mzjeri7601]

I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this video, my Hubbie and I LOVE Spanish cuisine especially the rice. We will try this very soon... God bless folks that share their culture.. Ty, new subbie😊

[@mariscookingpr]

Welcome!!

[@edwinrivera7105]

My favorite rice in the world 😮 🇵🇷 Thankyou Ma..

[@user-hr7gs7wd8g]

Thank you very much for sharing it. It looks delicious no meat.

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you!

[@KrystinaRios-km2nu]

This brings back so many memories

[@sonyarobinson7875]

The is the best recipe on youtube! I can’t believe I can make it and it taste this good! It’s amazing. I have use med grain and long grain and play with the seasoning like adding 2 seasoning packets and oregano, I use smoked turkey sausage, all comes all great!

[@mariscookingpr]

@@sonyarobinson7875 Great job!!

[@7spotladybug]

I made this yesterday and it came out delicious. Thanks so much.

[@chaneljimenez3135]

Thank you so much for your channel. Im PR/Black and never learned my Puerto rican side but i love the food and now I can learn how to cook it from your channel. Thanks so much

[@andreabest6862]

I love the pot cover. Straight up Peurtoriquenia. I ❤ arroz con gandules with fried sweet plantains.

[@mariscookingpr]

🥰

[@RoseofSharon1230]

I made this today and it was delicious. I’m Jamaican and use to making rice and peas but your “rice and beans” was exceptional. Very good. 😊

[@mariscookingpr]

Wonderful! 🥹

[@michelleloving2983]

I will definitely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing❤

[@LuisLopez-ji9yp]

Made it once never stopped❤️❤️❤️

[@autumnhildebrand2801]

Ive never seen that seasoning now im on the hunt! Your rice looks beautiful! Can't wait to trt!!

[@butterpecanbrielle]

This looks great! The way you made this is similar to how we make jollof rice! I can’t wait to try this.

[@Sincere8250]

I like your speaking voice. It's relaxed and calming, and your instructions are spot on. The arroz con habichuelas looks divine, and I'm sure it tasted great.

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you so much!

[@hectortorres2076]

Hola, I love the ease of your video. Easy to follow and very informative. Please keep them coming. Thanks.

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you! Will do!

[@yourstruly9340]

Perfect explanation. Love your voice and sound track. I live alone 59yrs and dont know how to cook but will be trying this . Thx.

[@richardtpgusa7236]

I'm sure the flavor is good. I've pulled back on all the jamon flavor and gone back to the way my ma did it..real achiote and roasted bones for my base. Fresh culantro, cilantro and thyme. Just regular rice. Very nice and very quick, your recipe. Thank you.

[@mariscookingpr]

Sounds delicious! Wish I could try it! I’m curious about the addition of thyme since it’s not a staple seasoning in our cooking. What about oregano?

[@richardtpgusa7236]

@@mariscookingpr actually I'm doing your recipe right now and roasting pork belly...the thyme is something my ma used and from her garden. She liked to try different things and she lived a very long life. Good bless her...

[@richardtpgusa7236]

I'm using sofrito from Tops supermarket, no time to make my own...

[@AlColon-d6v]

You do a thorough job you're very good you explain everything well it came out excellent good job

[@mariscookingpr]

I appreciate that!

[@LadyUniqueness]

This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@mariscookingpr]

My pleasure 😊

[@lisamessiana1032]

Perfecto!🌟😋 I love the green olives and pimentos 💕 ✅

[@mariscookingpr]

So good!

[@NuNugirl]

The Thanksgiving Turkey is amazing also. I have found memories of experiencing eating it.

[@mariscookingpr]

So good!

[@sallyrobbins7770]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe - it looks wonderful!! I crave it - a lady at work always used to make it and I love it!!! xxx

[@tab2n0]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this recipe, I totally suck at making rice but I followed your instructions and my rice and beans came out perfect!!! i can kiss you!!!

[@mariscookingpr]

This makes me sooooo happy! 🥺 This is the exact reason why I created my channel! Great job 🙏🏽❤️

[@dearewelsh7086]

perfect!!! gotta try this!!

[@kokhotoms1620]

I make Puerto Rican rice, I as an African Americam woman I love Puerto Rican food however now I need to try your style of recipe..looks delicious.

[@mariscookingpr]

Please do! 💕

[@cassandratucker4112]

Thank you, I did enjoy watching and always wanted to know how to make this rice. Thank you again for sharing. Hope mines come out as great as yours.

[@lincho94]

Yoooo happy belated Mother’s Day I found this video to cook some of her food because the neighbors were using the backyard this reminds me of my grandmothers rice (RIP) and I can’t wait to surprise my mom with it thank you so so so much!!!!

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you!! I’m glad the recipe brought you fond memories of your abuelita!

[@kareneckhardt]

yum! I tried this out today and plan to add it to our Puerto Rican Christmas meal honoring my mother-in-law who was Puerto Rican. I love that the spices are there but not over-powering. Of course you could add more if you want! I did not make Sofrito but instead put Better Than Boullion Sofrito flavor in the water. I also used plain tomato sauce. It is perfect!

[@carlascott4658]

Looks delicious!!!!! I make mine with brown pigeon peas.

[@mariscookingpr]

Yes! Arroz con gandules (pigeon peas)! I have a video for that further back in my channel that you can check out if you want! 🙏🏽

[@rosaarmenta4838]

Thank you for sharing your Puerto Rican Arroz it looks so delicious. Yummy 😋

[@sabrinaguyer9047]

Thank you so much for this

[@AlmaHernandez-vs2uf]

I'm mexican ,and love arros,con gandules,,

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

Man I wish I could cook good rice and beans i'm the worst half Rican ever, I love your cooking!! 😊 I wanna go to cooking class to learn pasteles,lol. my favorite.great channel. I subscribed and I pray I can learn this food I love it my mom 100% PR dad 100% Italian, dad's family took my 16yr old mom and taught her only italian ,but grandma taught us all to eat her food and we all love it.

[@mariscookingpr]

You can do it!! And welcome! 🥰

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

@@mariscookingpr im gonna watch and try !

[@mariscookingpr]

@@jeanineskitchen2607 If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

@@mariscookingpr thank you,im in Fla now, I live in NY and Florida, i sold my semi seasoned caldero,so mad,i made arroz con cadules once and it was good i think because of the pan and back when I watched Cooked By Julie on youtube,but gonna get a new one,I swear every good Puert Rican Owns that pot lol! i will be reaching out.thank you

[@ronnyramos3620]

I've use this recipe twice so far and its now my go to for Spanish Rice.

[@mariscookingpr]

That’s awesome! 🙏🏽

[@MrsTracey617]

Where is the long grain rice recipe?

[@ronnyramos3620]

@@MrsTracey617 i have always used medium grain rice. Its my preferred

[@celestebouie1242]

This was so easy and sooo amazing! I made it twice in one night! Thank you!

[@mariscookingpr]

Yay!!

[@clarkmessec7580]

Thank you, Informative and to the point. Love rice and beans!

[@AlexXDiety]

I am very comfortable making this but this is probably the best video I've seen on the recipe. I just enjoyed watching it 😅

[@mariscookingpr]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥹

[@itslowtide4690]

Oh gosh, this looks so good and the video is done so nicely … simple and clear narration and instructions. Can’t wait to try it.

[@angel29616]

Thank you for this recipe my stepdad really likes this rice ,so I will be trying it out..Agape❤

[@mariscookingpr]

Hope you enjoy!

[@sylvia4alvarez]

I like the way you teach.

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@GroverButz]

This Irish/Italian dude just took his Puerto Rican wife back to her childhood with this one. Thank you!

[@mariscookingpr]

Awww great job!

[@user-mc8hs2uo6l]

I grew up in the Bronx and my friends mothers used these tiny dark beans called chick peas and I don’t mean Gabonzo beans. Good memories ❤️❤️❤️!

[@mariscookingpr]

Maybe “chick” for “chiquito” which means little? Lol! Just my guess 😆

[@estalocaconnie]

They are called Pigeon Peas aka Gandules.

[@user-mc8hs2uo6l]

Yes! Pigeon Peas!!! Thank you!

[@leslie060901]

Girrrl! I just have to say thank you so much for putting out your videos!!! I recently moved in with my husband and have been learning/perfecting my rice, and I watched your video on how to cook white rice for a few months of trial and error(mainly because I'm trying to eyeball everything on my first try making rice🤦🏽‍♀️😂) but I've finally perfected my white rice that I now feel comfortable enough to attempt making yellow rice now. Im super excited😊😊😊

[@mariscookingpr]

Awe yay!!

[@jeannetrangata]

I simply adore Arroz Rico! During the pandemic, I could not find Goya rice, anywhere. One day, I stumbled across the Rico brand and decided to try it. I have not looked back. It's super clean and cooks up beautifully. The price is great, as well. My family is from Aguadilla, so I grew up eating all of the typical Puerto Rican cuisine. Great recipe! Saludos desde nueva jersey. :)

[@mariscookingpr]

Omg same, and I love supporting island brands! I also love that the grains are uniform. Btw, my family is from Aguada, so we’re not far off! 🥰

[@jeannetrangata]

@@mariscookingpr Awe, that's awesome. We have beautiful life-long friends from Aguada. Que chevere!

[@patriciaelg1464]

Hi Mari, I just made your rice and beans. I couldn't find the ham seasoning but I added the other ingredients and it came out great. I think I ate half the jar of olives while I was cooking. I will still work on finding the rest of the seasonings. Thank you so much.

[@darlenelattan755]

If you have the right rice to water ratio you can take your spoon place it in the middle of the pot and the spoon will stand still by itself that's when you know you perfected it

[@mariaviera2711]

❤ Holaaaa Mari! That looks so yummy. I personally never use tomato sauce in my rice but now I will give it a try. Looks really so good. Stay blessed and cooking 🧑‍🍳

[@CathyDoherty-hr4mx]

I love rice and beans,

[@coopja3330]

I’m on a quest to learn to cook what I enjoy eating. Thank you for the video!

[@knatural7754]

you cook the rice like my mother soo good 🙌🏽❤️

[@teresadiaz2639]

Thank you. I can't wait To make it❤ looks so good.

[@silent_soliliquy]

Excited to make this. Also, this is the first video I've ever liked and the counter actually changed!

[@lisatruitt1141]

Looks good... I'm going to try your rice and beans....thanks for the tutorial ❤

[@mariscookingpr]

You’re welcome 😊

[@reneelopez902]

Thanks for all the details. I appreciate that. I hope I can recreate this 🤞🏼

[@MrsDiiorMii]

Thank you so much! I went and picked up everything today. Making for dinner🎉

[@tataakalulu9450]

Hi Bori!!🇵🇷 great recipe, gonna try your method...adding rice at the end!! Thank you!!

[@mariscookingpr]

Enjoy! And thank you!

[@laughinghawk8522]

I love using Carolina parboiled long grain white rice for this

[@mariscookingpr]

I used to use that rice a lot ☺️

[@jnieves1303]

I just made this for Christmas dinner with Pernil and it came out perfect. Thank you so much for the water ratio. My rice always comes out soggy so thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@mariscookingpr]

That’s awesome! 🥰 Merry Christmas!!

[@marinospariosu1970]

Single father. Using this recipe to cook…. Ty

[@mariscookingpr]

You’re very welcome! Let me know if you need any help.

[@ironfist49]

Gonna make this. Looks almost as good as Grandma Carmen’s rice. She uses a different bean though

[@skylark1772]

Wowww! Best video on this recipe for sure! Thank you!!

[@mariscookingpr]

Wow, thank you!

[@user-kv5zr5tw8x]

Loves this rice

[@lauraalt7863]

Looks delicious 🤤 I going to try this recipe 👍this is such a relaxing video

[@mariscookingpr]

Yay! Thank you!

[@TheAnswerKeyTV]

Thank you! I can't wait to make this!

[@jesusortiz8436]

Really helpful thanks 🙏🏾 🇵🇷

[@jjf8862]

Maria I stink at cooking rice but I will definitely try your recipe thank you

[@nelsonfeliciano9717]

OmG that looks so good. Invite me for dinner ❤

[@pseudoleviathan5923]

Thank you I just got back from a trip there and the rice was so different and good. I needed to know what kind of rice that was.

[@mariscookingpr]

Nice! ☺️❤️

[@anabelalvarez7926]

I like your caldero 😁 thank you for sharing the recipe!👍

[@mariscookingpr]

You’re very welcome! The caldero is from Amazon! Search, “Boricua Caldero Imusa”

[@carolynspringer8281]

This is my next new dish as soon as I find sofrito

[@George-vp9lz]

It looks just like mom's.

[@coleenluvscrochet3391]

Looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@sexysonia45]

I'm trying this TONIGHT like, right now , for my dinner tomorrow 👍 Love the easy way. Newly subscribed 💯 Blessing to you and your family ♥️😊

[@mariscookingpr]

Awww that’s so great! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@sexysonia45]

@@mariscookingpr My rice and beans was DELICIOUS 💯♥️ Thank you

[@mariscookingpr]

@@sexysonia45 Yay!!

[@cynthiawhitsitt]

That looks so good with pigeon peas and small bits of pork meat

[@mariscookingpr]

Try this instead! kzbin.info/www/bejne/faCQaXtsn8yjnK8feature=shared

[@happytaffi2831]

You explained this so well Thanks so much

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you for following along!

[@laylayforiegn1130]

Will this work if u don't have recaito? And also do the rice have to be cooked before? Pouring it in?

[@junesuckrajh8020]

10/08/2023 - I enjoyed watching your video. I hope to try this recipe soon. I will now subscribe and like. Thanks for sharing.

[@tinaserrano2012]

Yummy!

[@Angel-lm6cj]

😱 thank you so much you made the recipe look so easy. Ilove you te mando un abrazo thank you so much 👍

[@mariscookingpr]

Awww gracias y igualmente!

[@rainicascadia5514]

Looks so moist and delicious! Thank you for sharing this excellent recipe 💗

[@mariscookingpr]

Thank you so much, Raini! ❤️

[@annaechevarria3804]

Looks delicious 😊

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

Perfection to this Mari !!

[@acmm50]

OMG my favorite dish

[@lisaraye3057]

Thank you for sharing your recipe Mari💕

[@mariscookingpr]

My pleasure! 🥰

[@crappo8459]

Absolutely love this dish 👍👍👍❤U.S.V.I

[@cyberninja76a]

Yes perfection..must try.need the spices first...❤