Description
These Puerto Rican Style Beans are a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a hearty meal. Packed with aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients, this recipe will transport you to the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) or more canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 teaspoons (10-15g) garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (3g) cumin
- ½–1 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
- ¼–½ teaspoon (.5-1g) cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups (920g) cooked red beans (or three 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups (479ml) or more broth (vegetable, beef, or chicken)
- 1 medium-large potato, peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup (85g) tomato sauce
- 1 packet Sazón Goya with coriander (any Sazón without annatto)
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté aromatics: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, paprika, bell pepper, cayenne, and bay leaf. Sauté until onions are soft (5-7 minutes).
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in beans, broth, potatoes, tomato sauce, Sazón Goya, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasonings and thickness with broth and spices.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot with rice and/or tostones.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper and jalapenos.
- For a thicker consistency, mash some of the beans or potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
