Silky Red Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Silky Red Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound red beans, soaked overnight or quick soaked, or 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can red beans, drained; Bouquet Garni (p. 145) made with bay leaf, cilantro stems, and 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup tomato puree, made from fresh or canned tomatoes; 1 chipotle chile canned in adobo sauce, split lengthwise and seeded; 1 teaspoon chile powder; Salt and pepper; 1/2 bunch cilantro, cleaned and roughly chopped; Juice of 1/2 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound red beans, soaked overnight or quick soaked, or 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can red beans, drained
Bouquet Garni (p. 145) made with bay leaf, cilantro stems, and 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 small poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato puree, made from fresh or canned tomatoes
1 chipotle chile canned in adobo sauce, split lengthwise and seeded
1 teaspoon chile powder
Salt and pepper
1/2 bunch cilantro, cleaned and roughly chopped
Juice of 1/2 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

1
Place the soaked beans in a medium saucepan with 1 quart of cold water and the Bouquet Garni.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender but not mushy, about 1 hour.
3
After the beans have simmered for 30 minutes, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the onion and poblano and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, then transfer the vegetables to the saucepan with beans and stir in the tomato puree, chipotle, and chile powder.
6
(If using canned beans, rinse them and place in a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water and the sauteed ingredients, chipotle, chile powder, and tomato puree).
7
If your beans start looking dry (they should be submerged and moist throughout the simmering), add a little more water.
8
Cook for about 15 more minutes, and when the beans and vegetables are very soft, season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Drain them, reserving the liquid, and cool.
10
Place the beans in a blender with the cilantro, lime juice, and a cup of the cooking liquid.
11
Puree them, adding more liquid as necessary to make a smooth, viscous sauce (the consistency of pancake batter).
12
You may need to do this in two batches.
13
Pour the sauce into a pot and keep warm until ready to use.
14
If necessary, you can add a little water.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound red beans, soaked overnight or quick soaked, or 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can red beans, drained, Bouquet Garni (p. 145) made with bay leaf, cilantro stems, and 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Silky Red Bean Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Silky Red Bean Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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