Here is the recipe that I use for the beans.
Ingredients:
(1) 15 - 16 oz. can of pink beans
(1) 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
1/4 red pepper (bell)
1/2 cup diced cooking ham
1/2 diced potato or fresh pumpkin
1/4 cup of onion, sliced as the pepper above, or diced
2 Tablespoons of olive oil
6 Tablespoons of Sofrito (3 oz.)
1/2 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 cup of water
1/2 tsp salt
dash of black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder (to taste)
1 Tablespoon of chopped cilantro, as garnish
1- In a deep sauce pot, simmer the peppers and onion in the oil for 5 minutes while stirring. (medium-low heat)
2- Add the sofrito, the tomato sauce and the garlic. Simmer another 5 minutes on low heat.
3- Add the rest of the ingredients: the beans (and their broth), ham, potato or pumpkim water, the salt and the seasonings. Stir to completely mix ingredients.
4- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then turn heat off as soon as the beans start to boil.
5- Simmer till potates are cooked and tender.
6- Serve with white rice and garnish with a pinch of the cilantro.
