Description
A hearty bowl of Puerto Rican Style Beans, filled with rich flavors and vibrant ingredients, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried beans (pinto or black beans)
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing your dried beans under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers, sautéing until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook just until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in your cumin, oregano, and paprika, stirring to bloom the spices.
- Introduce the beans, broth, bay leaf, and optional tomatoes. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer until the beans are tender.
- Near the end of cooking, taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Lastly, remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm!
Notes
Consider using canned beans for quicker preparation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg