Quick Cuban Rice and Beans

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce
• 1 tsp Minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Sofrito
• 2 packets Sazón GOYA® without Annatto
• 1 packet Sazón GOYA® with Coriander and Annatto
• 1 can Small Red Beans
• 1½ cups Golden CANILLA® Rice
• ½ tsp. sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tomato sauce, garlic, sofrito and sazon, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Transfer liquid from can red beans to measuring cup; add enough water to measure 3½ cups. Add liquid to pot; bring to boil. Add beans, rice and sugar; stir. Bring rice mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 min.
3. Remove rice from heat. Let sit until rice becomes tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Divide evenly among serving bowls.