Yellow Rice With Beans ( Arroz Con Habichuelas)

• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• ham↗1⁄2 lb

  chopped

• sofrito sauce1⁄2 cup
• sazon goya con culantro y achiote1
• pink beans↗15 1⁄2 ounces

  undrained

• rice↗2 cups

  preferably long grain

• chicken broth↗2 cups
• roasted red pepper↗1⁄2 cup

  chopped

• bay leaf↗1
• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon

  crushed

• green olives↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium sized pot heat olive oil and add ham. Cook until browned.

2. 2

   Add sofrito and simmer over medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add all remaining ingredients, mixing thorougly.

4. 4

   Taste broth for reseasoning, if necessary. It should be very slightly on the salty side being that the rice will absorb most of the seasoning.

5. 5

   Cover. Cook over medium low heat for about 25 minutes. Stir, cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.