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Porotos Granados: Chilean Cranberry Bean Stew
Step into the heart of Chile with Porotos Granados, a vibrant, hearty stew that's as colorful as the Chilean countryside. This traditional dish, brimming with succulent cranberry beans, sweet corn, and tender pumpkin, is a true testament to Chile's rich agricultural bounty. Seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, each spoonful offers a burst of flavors that is both comforting and invigorating. This recipe has been passed down through generations, a beloved staple of family meals and festivals.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Onion
- 1 large, finely chopped
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- Red bell pepper
- 1, diced
- Cranberry beans
- 1 cup, soaked overnight and drained
- Pumpkin
- 2 cups, peeled and diced
- Corn kernels
- 1 cup, fresh or frozen
- Cumin
- 1 teaspoon
- Paprika
- 1 teaspoon
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
- Vegetable broth
- 4 cups
- Cilantro
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté these ingredients until they soften, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Next, stir in the soaked and drained cranberry beans, diced pumpkin, corn kernels, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Ensure all these ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the stew to simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cranberry beans are tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the finely chopped cilantro. Let the stew sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve your Porotos Granados hot, garnishing with a few extra sprigs of cilantro if desired. Enjoy this warming taste of Chile!
Tips
- For a smokier flavor, try adding a dash of smoked paprika. If cranberry beans are not available, pinto beans make a good substitute. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery for added nutrition.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus soaking time) Cook Time: 1 hour Calories: 250 Fat: 5g Carbs: 40g Protein: 10g Sodium: 500mg Sugar: 6g
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