Jag (Portuguese Rice and Beans)
Jag is a traditional Portuguese dish made with rice, beans, and sausage. Every family has their own way of making it.
The ingredients are simple and the cooking process is straightforward.
The result is a hearty and filling meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 6, 2026Share
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Jag is a traditional Portuguese dish made with rice, beans, and sausage. Every family has their own way of making it.
The ingredients are simple and the cooking process is straightforward.
The result is a hearty and filling meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 11
0.5 cup butter
1 pound linguica sausage, cut into cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15.5 ounce) can prepared shelled beans
2.5 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
Instructions
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Melt 0.5 cup butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound cubed linguica sausage, 1 large chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano. Cook until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Add 1 can of prepared shelled beans to the pot. Cook until the beans are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Pour in 2.5 cups water and stir in 2 cups uncooked white rice. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 562 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 34g
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Saturated Fat 16g
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Cholesterol 80mg
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Sodium 973mg
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Total Carbohydrate 45g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 19g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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