Puerto Rican Style Beans
Ingredients
The base
-
2
tablespoons
canola oil
-
1
medium
onion, chopped
-
2-3
teaspoons
garlic, minced
-
1
teaspoon
cumin
-
½-1
small
jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
-
1
tablespoon
fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
-
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
-
1
medium
bell pepper, chopped
-
¼-½
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
-
1
bay leaf
The main ingredients
-
4
cups
cooked red beans (or three 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained)
-
2
cups
broth (vegetable, beef, or chicken)
-
1
medium-large
potato, peeled and chopped
-
¼
cup
tomato sauce
-
1
packet
Sazón Goya with coriander
-
to taste
salt
-
fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onions, garlic, cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, paprika, bell pepper, cayenne, and bay leaf until the onions are soft.
- Add the beans, broth, potatoes, tomato sauce, Sazón Goya, and salt, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer gently until the potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasonings and thickness as desired.
- Serve hot with rice or tostones.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
421
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
64g
Total protein
24g
Sodium
587mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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