Spicy Garlicky Beans
Pinto and red beans with tons of garlic, red pepper, shallot, and chile flavor for an irresistible side dish everyone loves.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 242kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-8 cloves garlic minced finely
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons sofrito
- 1 cup stock or beer
- 2-3 dried guajillo peppers
- 2-4 dried chiles de arbol omit if you’d like less spicy
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can pinto beans drained
- 1 can pink beans drained
Instructions
- In a small pan, heat olive oil until shimmery.
- Add shallot and cook to soft, stirring frequently to prevent burning, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, and cook to fragrant - about 40 seconds.
- Add sofrito, bay leaf, chiles, oregano, and stock or beer, stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, a pinch or two of each.
- Add beans and toss to mix well.
- Cook to reduce liquid, stirring occasionally to prevent beans from burning, about 10 minutes, until liquid is thickened and mostly reduced.
- Add any salt and pepper, to taste, as needed.
- Remove bay leaf and chiles before serving.
Notes
Can add chorizo, ham, bacon for a meaty flavor.
Great in tacos, Huevos Rancheros, stews, and more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 428mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g