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A single bowl of Peruvian beans with rice, salsa criolla, and avocado.

Peruvian-Flavored Peruvian Beans

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Tamara Andersen
A simple, but flavorful Peruvian beans recipe with Peruvian flair! Bacon, ají panca, bell pepper, garlic, and spices with mayocoba or Peruvian beans, rice, and avocado make a healthy and flavorful meal your family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cook the Beans 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Healthy Main Dish
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried Peruvian beans (aka mayocoba or canary beans) - or 4 cups cooked beans
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 slices bacon - cut in 1" pieces
  • 1 onion - chopped
  • 1 bell pepper - diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 3 tablespoons ají panca paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 teaspoons oregano leaves (Mexican or Mediterranean) - or 2 generous sprigs of fresh oregano
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup harina de camote - (see Ingredients in post for substitutions)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • garnishes - lime wedges, avocado, cotija, cilantro, etc.

Instructions

  • Cook the beans according to your preferred method. Add the tablespoon of salt to a generous pot of water. See post Instructions for more information.
  • Fry the bacon. Drain bacon on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pot.
  • Cook the aromatics. Over medium-high heat, add the onion, cumin, bell pepper, garlic, ají panca and tomato paste. Sauté until onion is softened and mixture is very fragrant.
  • Add the beans, broth, and oregano to the pot. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove oregano sprigs if you used fresh.
  • Make the slurry. Whisk the camote de harina with reserved bean water (water or broth). Stir slurry into the beans mixture a little at a time over high heat until desired thickness is achieved.
  • Add salt as needed, honey, and vinegar. Stir in the cooked bacon. Bring mixture back up to a simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

I deliberately try to keep the recipe card uncluttered. If you have questions about ingredients, check the "Ingredients" section in the post. If you need more instruction, see "Instructions" in the post.
I include an FAQ section that attempts to anticipate questions. Email tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com if I've missed anything. I try to respond the same day or early the next.
Macros DO NOT INCLUDE garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com