The Best Rice and Beans Ever

I've been making rice and beans for a while now, I just finally perfected my recipe.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.