Stewed Beans
Servings
Prep Time
4-6
servings
0:10
Cook Time
0:20
Servings
Prep Time
4-6
servings
0:10
Cook Time
0:20
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
2 cans pink or red beans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
1/2 cup Dominican sofrito
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Dominican oregano
1 teaspoon sazón
1/2 teaspoon adobo or salt to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup pumpkin, diced (optional, for a traditional creamy texture)
Instructions
Heat Mazola
®
Corn Oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add sofrito and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add tomato sauce, oregano, sazón, and adobo. Cook for another minute.
Add beans, pumpkin (traditionally blended before adding), and water or broth. Stir well.
Simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until the flavors combine, and the broth thickens.
Stir in fresh cilantro at the end and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve with white rice, avocado, or your favorite side.