Red Beans
Red Beans bring bold Latin flair to the table, simmered with a fragrant sofrito of onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, and annatto. Tender potatoes and pumpkin add hearty sweetness while bits of ham lend savory depth, making this a comforting side that pairs well with grilled meats or rice and shines at weeknight dinners and gatherings alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Using a blender or food processor, blend the onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, and annatto powder until smooth. Set the mixture aside.
- 2
Place a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the ham with the pureed mixture for 10 minutes, until browned. Stir in the beans, potatoes, pumpkin, water, and salt. Lower the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 25 minutes, until the mixture thickens and the potatoes and pumpkin are tender.
- Calories 190.49 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.03 g Moderate
- Carbs 31.03 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.65 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 8.65 mg Low Source
- Sodium 500.41 mg High
- Fiber 6.55 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.53 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.4 g Low Source
- Calcium 157.72 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.86 mg Moderate
- Potassium 376.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 591.58 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 16.91 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Red Beans is a Puerto Rican dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Achiote, Diced Ham, Diced Potatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 190.49 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Beans?
- It is a Puerto Rican recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Red Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Achiote, Diced Ham, Diced Potatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Red Beans?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Red Beans?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 190.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
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