Puerto Rican Style Beans RECIPE FOR TODAY

Puerto Rican Style Beans
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins

A hearty red beans simmered in an aromatic sauce with big bold flavors. Quick, easy and simply delicious.

Course: Main
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 267 kcal
Author: Imma

Ingredients
2- tablespoon or more canola oil
1 Tablespoon cilantro or parsley finely chopped
1 medium onion chopped
½- 1 small jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced
2-3 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1- teaspoon cumin
1- tablespoon cilantro or parsley
1 bay leaf
1 medium bell pepper chopped
¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup tomato sauce
4 cups cooked small red beans or 2-3 15oz. cans rinse and drained
2 cups broth or more (chicken or vegetarian)
1 medium or large Potatoes chopped
1- packet Goya Sazon.
Fresh cilantro/parsley leaves (optional)

Instructions
Heat the olive / canola oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, cumin, jalapenos, cilantro , paprika, bell pepper and bay leaf sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 5-7. Do not brown.
Add the beans, chicken broth, potatoes, tomatoes, sazon, and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes or more until potatoes is tender.
Adjust seasonings and thickness beans according to preference with broth and spices
Remove and serve warm with rice and or tostones.