Puerto Rican Style beans

Puerto Rican Style beans – A hearty red beans simmered in an aromatic sauce with big bold flavors. Quick, easy and simply delicious.  4 servings

Ingredients

• 2- tablespoon or more canola oil
• 1 Tablespoon cilantro or parsley finely chopped
• 1 medium onion chopped
• ½- 1 small jalapeno pepper , seeded and minced
• 2-3 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1- teaspoon cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium bell pepper chopped
• ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• 4 cups cooked small red beans or 2-3 15oz. cans rinse and drained
• 2 cups broth or more (chicken or vegetarian)
• 1 medium or large Potatoes chopped
• 1- packet Goya Sazon with coriander (any Sazòn without Annatto)
• Fresh cilantro/parsley leaves For garnishing (optional)

1. Heat the olive / canola oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, cumin, jalapenos, cilantro , paprika, bell pepper and bay leaf sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 5-7. Do not brown.
2. Add the beans, chicken broth, potatoes, tomatoes, sazon, and salt and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes or more until potatoes is tender.
4. Adjust seasonings and thickness beans according to preference with broth and spices
5. Remove and serve warm with rice and or tostones