Go Back

Puerto Rican Beans

The flavor is good enough to just eat it by itself but you could also eat this over cooked whole grain sorghum. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keyword: Beans, Legumes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ½ Red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp Coriander
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • ¼ tsp Oregano
  • ¼ tsp Cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeños or 1/2 Tbsp fresh
  • ¼ cup Tomato paste
  • 2 Potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 4 - 5 cans Beans or 1 pound dry beans cooked according to directions (See How to Cook Beans)

Instructions

  • Add 3 Tsp water to a skillet. Sate the bell peppers, onion, garlic and spices for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.