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.

Questions

How long does Potaje de Frijoles Pintos keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Potaje de Frijoles Pintos?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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