porotos granados (chilean beans with pumpkin)

Recipe by
Marion Wilting

Found on a German website about South American cooking.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For porotos granados (chilean beans with pumpkin)

  • 1 lb
    white beans, cooked
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped onions
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 lb
    canned tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb
    pumpkin, cubed (1 inch cubes)
  • 1/2 c
    corn, canned, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make porotos granados (chilean beans with pumpkin)

  • 1
    In a heavy sauce pan (8-9 inches diameter), heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions and garlic until translucent but not browned.
  • 2
    Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and pepper to taste, increase heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture becomes a thick puree.
  • 3
    Add pumpkin cubes and drained canned beans, cook until pumpkin is soft, about 20 minutes, then add corn kernels and cook another 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Season with salt, more pepper to taste, and serve.

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