Peruvian Beans Recipe
If you like healthy and tasty meals, this Peruvian Beans Recipe is perfect. It is creamy, filling, and full of flavor. You do not need to be a chef to cook it.This recipe uses simple ingredients like Peruvian beans, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Peruvian beans or black beans, soaked overnight
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Soak the Beans
- Put beans in water overnight. This makes them soft and easier to cook.
Heat the Oil
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook Onions and Garlic
- Add onions and garlic. Stir for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add Carrots and Peppers
- Mix in carrots and bell peppers. Stir and cook 5 minutes.
Add Tomatoes and Spices
- Add tomatoes, cumin, and paprika. Stir well to mix flavors.
Add Beans and Broth
- Drain soaked beans. Add them with 4 cups of broth.
Simmer Slowly
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook 40–45 minutes until beans are soft.
Season with Salt and Pepper
- Taste the beans. Add salt and pepper as needed.
Add Lime Juice
- Squeeze lime juice into the beans. Stir gently for freshness.
Garnish and Serve
- Add chopped cilantro on top. Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
- Use fresh Peruvian beans for the best taste.
- Black beans or kidney beans work if you do not have Peruvian beans.
- Add a small potato for extra creaminess.
- Use chicken or vegetable broth for richer flavor.
- Add chili powder to make it spicy.