Tasty Beans Tropico (Honolulu Skillet Beans) Recipe

Name: Tasty Beans Tropico (Honolulu Skillet Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups white beans; 1 ½ cups red beans; 1 ½ cups kidney beans, black beans, red beans or 1 ½ cups white beans; 1 large onion, chopped finely; 1 large red bell pepper, sliced; 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced; 2 medium green bell peppers or 2 large green bell peppers, sliced; 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks in juice, no syrup (optional); ½ teaspoon minced garlic; 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons ketchup; 3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 teaspoons strong mustard; 1 12-2 teaspoons cumin; 1 12-2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (optional); 1 teaspoon molasses (optional); 14-½ cup orange juice (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups white beans
1 ½ cups red beans
1 ½ cups kidney beans, black beans, red beans or 1 ½ cups white beans
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 medium green bell peppers or 2 large green bell peppers, sliced
1 ½ cups pineapple chunks in juice, no syrup (optional)
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 tablespoons ketchup
3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 teaspoons strong mustard
1 12-2 teaspoons cumin
1 12-2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar (optional)
1 teaspoon molasses (optional)
14-½ cup orange juice (optional)

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet.
2
Add garlic to season.
3
Add onions, lower heat and saute slowly until transluscent.
4
While onions saute, mix together the sauce ingredients (ketchup, soy, hoisin, mustard, cumin, sesame oil) and any of the optional sauce ingredients you want to include.
5
Add the bell peppers to the skillet, saute for 2 - 4 minutes.
6
Add the beans to the skillet, mix and simmer for 3 - 5 minutes.
7
Add sauce mixture to beans, and optional pineapple, if using.
8
Stir and simmer until flavors are deeply blended and sauce is evenly distributed.

1166

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups white beans, 1 ½ cups red beans, 1 ½ cups kidney beans, black beans, red beans or 1 ½ cups white beans, 1 large onion, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Tasty Beans Tropico (Honolulu Skillet 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tasty Beans Tropico (Honolulu Skillet Beans)

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