Description
Puerto Rican Style Beans are a vibrant and hearty dish that captures the essence of Puerto Rican cuisine. In just 45 minutes, you can savor tender beans simmered with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. This versatile recipe serves as a perfect main course or side dish, ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings. Experience the warmth and comfort of this beloved classic that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- If using dried beans, soak them overnight; if using canned beans, drain and rinse.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and bell peppers; saut? until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the beans and broth (or water) to cover; toss in the bay leaf.
- Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 30 minutes (10 minutes if using canned beans).
- Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg