ISLAND RED BEANS (HABICHUELAS COLORADAS GRANDES)

Island Red Beans (Habichuelas Coloradas Grandes) image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
2 anaheim chilies or 2 poblano peppers, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, beansm rinsed
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 -3 cup water

Steps:

Heat water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic, chili pepper, onion and cilantro and cook, stirring until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes. Add beans, tomato sauce, oregano, pepper and salt; stir to combine. add 1-3 cups water. (Usually the beans are covered by at least 1-inch of water. The more "wet" you like your beans, the more water you should add). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.
8 servings about 3/4 cups each.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 120.1, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5.2