The Best Rice And Beans Ever

• 3 center-cut pork chops
• 1 1/3 cups basmati rice
• 6 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (8 oz.)
• 3 tablespoons sofrito sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
• 4 ounces kalamata olives
• 1/2 ounce fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 pinch basil
• 1 pinch oregano
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups water

1. Heat up the olive oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. When the Oil is hot pour in the rice, onions, Garlic, Sofrito and Cilantro.
3. Sautee for 10-15 minutes so the rice can absorb the flavors.
4. Then, place the porkchops, olives, beans, salt, pepper, basil and oregano on top of the rice.
5. Pour in 3 cups water.
6. Cover and let cook on medium-low heat for 35-45 minutes.

center, basmati rice, garlic, yellow onion, sofrito sauce, black beans, olives, fresh cilantro, salt, red pepper, basil, oregano, olive oil, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-best-rice-and-beans-ever-109404 (may not work)