Puerto Rican Style Beans
Puerto Rican beans or habichuelas guisadas are stewed beans cooked in a savory broth made with sofrito and tomato sauce. They are the perfect compliment to white rice and are enjoyed in all parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
16
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Puerto Rican Sofrito (click for recipe)
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Tomato Sauce
- 15 oz15 oz15 oz Pink Beans (Habichuelas Rosadas)
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Green Olives
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Water
- 0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp Chicken Boullion (Better Than Boullion concentrate)
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Healthy Rican Adobo
- 0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp Healthy Rican Sazón
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp dried Oregano
- 0.125 tsp0.125 tsp0.125 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.125 tsp0.125 tsp0.125 tsp Raw Sugar, optional
- 0.5 whole0.5 whole0.5 whole White Potatoes, diced
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Onion, halved
- 4 sprigs4 sprigs4 sprigs Cilantro
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Add sofrito to a pot over medium high heat. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. If using diced ham, add it now and cook with the sofrito.
- Add tomato sauce, beans, olives, water, chicken bouillon, seasonings and stir to combine.
- Add onion, potatoes or calabaza, cilantro (if using) and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until beans are tender and the broth has thickened.
- Once beans are cooked, remove onion and cilantro sprigs. Serve and enjoy!
- TIP: if your bean broth is too thin, take a small scoop of beans and mash them in a bowl. Add the bean paste to the broth and stir until well combined. This will thicken the broth nicely.
Notes
Tips: If your bean broth is too thin, take a small scoop of beans from the pot and mash them in a bowl. Add the bean paste to the broth and stir until well combined. This will thicken the broth nicely. If your bean broth is too thick, add a splash of water and stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning, if necessary. If your beans are too salty, add water. If this thins out the broth too much follow step 1. If your beans are too bland, add adobo and/or other seasonings as necessary. Adding seasoning little by little is key! Fixing bland beans is easier than fixing salty beans.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Side Dishes| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 88 |
| Fat: | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 17 g |
| Protein: | 5 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 849 mg |
| Fiber: | 7 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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