Habichuelas Rojas (Red Beans, Dominican Style)

Name: Habichuelas Rojas (Red Beans, Dominican Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried small red beans (do not use kidney beans); 1/2 teaspoon salt; ¼ cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 strips bacon, cut into pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon tomato paste mixed with 1 teaspoon water; 1 sprig each of cilantro and fresh parsley, tied together to make a bouquet garni; Salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 hot green pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound dried small red beans (do not use kidney beans)
1/2 teaspoon salt
¼ cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 strips bacon, cut into pieces
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon tomato paste mixed with 1 teaspoon water
1 sprig each of cilantro and fresh parsley, tied together to make a bouquet garni
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano
1 hot green pepper, chopped

1
Rinse the beans thoroughly and pick out any foreign matter.
2
Place in a bowl and cover with 6 cups of cold water; let sit overnight.
3
(Alternatively, place the beans in a saucepan with 6 cups of cold water and boil for 2 minutes; set aside for 1 hour.)
4
Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 8 cups of water.
5
Bring to a boil and simmer at medium heat until the beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6
Meanwhile, make a sofritoor paste.
7
In a skillet, heat the olive oil and the bacon until the fat is rendered.
8
Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper and tomatoes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
9
Add the diluted tomato paste and the bouquet garni.
10
Cook for 5 minutes.
11
Add the paste to the beans and cook, stirring, for 15 minutes.
12
Add salt to taste, vinegar, oregano and hot pepper and cook an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the beans are very creamy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 pound dried small red beans (do not use kidney beans), 1/2 teaspoon salt, ¼ cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Habichuelas Rojas (Red Beans, Dominican Style) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!