Recipe Red Beans (Side Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon annatto or achiote powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1 (16.5 ounce) can red beans, drained
• 1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced pumpkin
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparing/Cooking:

• In a blender or food processor, puree onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, and annatto powder.
• Set mixture aside.
• Heat a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Pour in olive oil and saute ham with pureed mixture for 10 minutes, until browned.
• Mix in beans, potatoes, pumpkin, water, and salt.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 25 minutes, until mixture thickens and potatoes and pumpkin are tender.

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