Puerto Rican-Style Stewed Pinto Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas)
Puerto Rican-Style Stewed Pinto Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas)
Description
This delicious, Puerto Rican-inspired stewed bean dish is made with Doudlah Farms Pinto Beans, simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce with sofrito, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect as a side or served over rice for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Doudlah Farms Pinto Beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sofrito (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1/2 cup diced butternut squash (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
1. Sauté the Sofrito & Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sofrito, onion, and bell pepper, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add Spices & Tomato Sauce
Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and salt. Add tomato sauce and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
3. Simmer the Beans
Add Doudlah Farms Pinto Beans, broth, potato, squash (if using), cilantro, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
4. Final Touches
Stir in apple cider vinegar, olives, and capers (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
5. Serve & Enjoy
Serve hot over cooked white rice and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.