Spanish Style Stewed Beans Recipe (Habichuelas Guisadas)
This recipe can’t be beat, and I promise- you will love these stewed beans. They are that delicious and well-seasoned to give you that amazing flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 can Pink or Red beans (15.5oz can)
- ½ packet Sazon
- ½ tsp Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning (Alternative: Garlic Powder)
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- ¼ tsp Adobo
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ¼ tsp Oregano
- ½ to 1 Tbsp Sofrito
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Onion (chopped)
- ½ cup Bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 can Tomato sauce (8oz)
- 1/8 cup Spanish olives
- 1 or 2 Potatoes (peeled and chopped into smaller pieces) (Substitute: Butternut Squash)
- Olive oil
- 1 ½ to 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- On medium high heat in a pot, add a small drizzle of olive oil
- Once the oil becomes hot, add the onions & bell peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Next, add the fresh garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the beans (make sure to drain the liquid from the can before adding to the pot)
- Add the dry spices or seasonings to the pot and mix everything together.
- Add the tomato sauce, sofrito, and Spanish olives. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add the water and allow the liquid to come to a boil.
- Clean, peel, and chop up the potatoes into smaller pieces. Then, add the potatoes to the pot.
- Stir the potatoes into the pot, then place a lid onto the pot.
- Allow the beans to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. (To check the tenderness of the potatoes, pierce with a fork)
- Once the potatoes are soft and tender, turn the stove off.
- Allow the beans to rest for a few minutes
- Serve with warm buttered rice and your meat of choice. Enjoy!