Jun 06 2026
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Beanies Recipe

Inspired by Cafeneo
Time2h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Beans

Vegetables

Spices & Seasonings

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soaking the Beans

    Rinse the dried black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans in cold water. Then, soak them in a large bowl of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Chopping Vegetables

    While the beans are soaking, chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery into small pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sautéing the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.

  2. 4

    Adding the Beans and Seasonings

    Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then add them to the pot. Stir in cumin powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.

  3. 5

    Simmering the Mixture

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.

  4. 6

    Final Seasoning and Serving

    Once the beans are tender, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot, optionally with rice or bread.

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