Jo'S Quick Spanish Rice

• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cans Goya black beans
• 4 c. Uncle Ben's converted rice
• 2 envelopes Goya's Sazon (with Annato)
• 2 oz. Goya's Sofrito
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 6 c. water
• olives, pitted (optional)
• 1 large can Vienna sausage (optional)

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil until very hot.
2. Stir in Sofrito and stir for 20 seconds.
3. Add rice; stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
4. Add black beans, water, salt, garlic powder, pepper and envelopes of Sazon; stir and bring to a boil. Add olives and/or Vienna sausages (optional).
5. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes (until all water is absorbed).
6. Stir rice once with a large fork after 10 to 15 minutes.
7. When rice is done, turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
8. Stir rice once again after 5 minutes and enjoy!

vegetable oil, black beans, uncle ben, sazon, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, water, olives, sausage

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=797027 (may not work)