Potaje de Frijoles Pintos

Name: Potaje de Frijoles Pintos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight; 8 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 lb calabaza squash, cubed; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

A comforting Cuban pinto bean stew slow-simmered with tender calabaza squash, fragrant soffrito, and crisp bacon.

80 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
8 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp olive oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 lb calabaza squash, cubed
1.5 tsp salt
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1 lb soaked overnight dried pinto beans, 8 cups water, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until beans soften.
2

While beans simmer, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 slices chopped bacon and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and becomes crisp.
3

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the bacon, sauteing until soft and fragrant.
4

Stir 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp dried oregano into the skillet, then transfer the soffrito mixture into the bean pot.
5

Add 1/2 lb cubed calabaza squash and 1.5 tsp salt to the pot, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until the squash is tender and the stew thickens.
6

Remove bay leaf, stir in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and serve warm.

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Questions

What is Potaje de Frijoles Pintos?

A comforting Cuban pinto bean stew slow-simmered with tender calabaza squash, fragrant soffrito, and crisp bacon. This reference files it under Cuban soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 80 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Potaje de Frijoles Pintos reach?

For Potaje de Frijoles Pintos, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Potaje de Frijoles Pintos?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Potaje de Frijoles Pintos uses 4 slices bacon, chopped.

How many calories are in Potaje de Frijoles Pintos?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 290 calories, with 15 g protein, 44 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 11 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Potaje de Frijoles Pintos can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 1. Step 1 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "In a large pot, combine 1 lb soaked overnight dried pinto beans, 8 cups water, and 1 bay leaf." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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