Island Red Beans (Habichuelas Coloradas Grandes)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
- 2 anaheim chilies or 2 poblano peppers, finely diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, beansm rinsed
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 -3 cup water
- Heat water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic, chili pepper, onion and cilantro and cook, stirring until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes. Add beans, tomato sauce, oregano, pepper and salt; stir to combine. add 1-3 cups water. (Usually the beans are covered by at least 1-inch of water. The more "wet" you like your beans, the more water you should add). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.
- 8 servings about 3/4 cups each.
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extra virgin olive oil, garlic, anaheim chilies, onion, fresh cilantro, red kidney beans, tomato sauce, oregano, fresh ground pepper, salt, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/island-red-beans-habichuelas-coloradas-grandes-367360 (may not work)