Dominican Beans Recipe

Name: Dominican Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14- to 15-oz) cans pink or pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 4 cups water; 1 (2-oz) bunch cilantro (without roots); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 Cubanelle or Italian frying pepper (not spicy; 4 oz), halved lengthwise, stem and seeds discarded; 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California; 1 teapsoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Accompaniment: cooked rice; cotton kitchen string

Servings: persons

2 (14- to 15-oz) cans pink or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups water
1 (2-oz) bunch cilantro (without roots)
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 Cubanelle or Italian frying pepper (not spicy; 4 oz), halved lengthwise, stem and seeds discarded
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
1 teapsoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Accompaniment: cooked rice
cotton kitchen string

1
Puree half of beans in food processor with 1 cup water until smooth.
2
Tie cilantro into a tight bundle with string.
3
Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softeneed but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, vinegar, and 1 cup water, then bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
4
Add pureed and whole beans, Cubanelle pepper halves, cilantro, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper, and remaining 2 cups water, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours (mixture will reduce and thicken). Remove and discard Cubanelle pepper halves, cilantro, and bay leaves, then serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14- to 15-oz) cans pink or pinto beans, drained and rinsed, 4 cups water, 1 (2-oz) bunch cilantro (without roots), 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dominican Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dominican Beans

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