Puerto Rican Style Beans Recipe
This flavorful Puerto Rican Style Beans recipe features a hearty mix of red beans, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables slow-simmered to tender perfection, making it a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beans and Legumes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Halal, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) or more canola oil
- 1 medium onion, (chopped)
- 2–3 teaspoons (10-15g) garlic, (minced)
- 1 teaspoon (3g) cumin
- 1/2–1 small jalapeno, (seeded and minced (optional))
- 1 tablespoon (1-2g) fresh cilantro (or parsley, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
- 1 medium bell pepper, (chopped)
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon (.5-1g) cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups (920g) cooked red beans ((or three 15-ounce cans, rinse and drained))
- 2 cups (479ml) or more broth ((vegetable, beef, or chicken))
- 1 medium-large potato, (peeled and chopped)
- 1/4 cup (85g) tomato sauce
- 1 packet Sazón Goya ( with coriander (any Sazón without annatto))
- salt to taste
- fresh cilantro (or parsley leaves (optional for garnishing))
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, paprika, bell pepper, cayenne, and bay leaf. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent (5-7 minutes). Do not brown.
- Step 2: Add the beans, broth, potatoes, tomato sauce, Sazón Goya, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Step 3: Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or more until potatoes are tender.
- Step 4: Adjust seasonings and thickness to your preference with broth and spices.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve hot with rice and or tostones.
Notes
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/puerto-rican-style-beans-recipe/