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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 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 10%
- Protein 8.03 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 31.03 g 11%
- Total Fat 4.65 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.65 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 485.63 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 6.55 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 6.53 g --
- Added Sugars 1.4 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 79.96 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 376.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 98.99 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 9.07 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Red Beans healthy?
- Red Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 190.49 calories and 8.03 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 485.63 mg (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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