DOMINICAN BEANS

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A Latin American staple. Serve with rice and you've got a wonderful meal. Gourmet. Serves 4 as a main course, or 8 as a side dish.

Provided by JoJoStar

Categories     Beans

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

28 -30 ounces canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups water
2 ounces fresh cilantro
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 sweet pepper (italian frying pepper-halved lengthwise, stem and seeds discarded)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Puree half of beans in a food processor or blender with 1 cup water until smooth.
  • Tie cilantro into a tight bundle with string.
  • Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a 5-6 quart pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, vinegar, and 1 cup water, then bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Add pureed and whole beans, Italian frying pepper halves, cilantro, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper and remaining 2 cups water, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours (mixture will reduce and thicken).
  • Remove and discard Italian pepper halves, cilantro, and bay leaves, then serve.

Umer Farooq Sultani
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sofrito is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


imran Ally
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This is the best Dominican bean recipe I've ever tried. The beans are perfectly cooked and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ismael Ahmed
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the beans. They were so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Aiden Cunningham
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the sofrito gives them a nice kick. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saviour Chika
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sofrito is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wizzy Love
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This is the best Dominican bean recipe I've ever tried. The beans are perfectly cooked and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


ERIC PRO
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the beans. They were so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Norah Middlebrook
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the sofrito gives them a nice kick. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kulani cliff Nkuna
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sofrito is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


wonder mahwindow
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This is the best Dominican bean recipe I've ever tried. The beans are perfectly cooked and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Maxamed Cadow maxamed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the beans. They were so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


khalid Binirfan
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of beans. But I'm so glad I did! These beans are amazing. They're creamy, flavorful, and have just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Hamed Alshammari
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This recipe is a great introduction to Dominican cuisine. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the sofrito gives it a nice depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone who loves beans.


4k Malik
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The beans are always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I love serving this dish with rice and a side of avocado.


michael fawkes
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This is my go-to recipe for Dominican beans. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sofrito is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Layda Buno
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the sofrito gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Thandile Ntshona
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My family loved this dish! It was so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


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