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Flavorful Peruvian Beans Recipe: Savory Easter Delight

Enjoy the flavors of this Peruvian beans recipe infused with bacon and aromatic spices, perfect for your Easter gathering! Check it out.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South American
Servings 4 people
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Peruvian beans dried
  • 6 slices Bacon
  • 1 cup Onion sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Bell pepper diced
  • 2 tsp. Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato paste
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. Oregano leaves
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ tsp. Salt
  • ½ tsp. Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Honey
  • ¼ cup Harina de camote
  • 3 tbsp. Aji panca paste

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water and add the beans.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 1 ½ hours.
  • Fry the bacon in a skillet, and drain using paper towels.
  • Using the same skillet, combine the onion, cumin, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, and aji panca paste.
  • Once the onion is tender and translucent, add the beans, chicken broth, and oregano. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Prepare the slurry by combining harina de camote with water.
  • Add the slurry to the mix and coat the beans until thick.
  • Lastly, add salt, black pepper, honey, vinegar, and bacon.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • The beans — While this one’s up to you, I prefer soaking the beans before cooking. This will increase the cooking time, but it’s definitely worth it.
 
  • Use a pressure cooker — My Peruvian beans recipe could be made traditionally, but things would be faster and easier if you opt for cooking with an instant pot.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Flavorful Peruvian Beans Recipe: Savory Easter Delight
Amount per Serving
Calories
204
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
934
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
341
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
1080
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
 
90
mg
9
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Easter Peruvian beans recipe, Traditional Peruvian stew
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