Peruvian Beans

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Also called mayocoba beans, peruana beans, canary beans.

They are a side dish in a Peruvian restaurant we go to a lot. The beans are yellow, and they taste different from pinto beans.

Very simple to make:

1 lb beans
1 med onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 serrano or jalapeno chile, whole
salt

Just put everything in a pot and cook until the beans are soft, several hours.

Some recipes call for adding lard or olive oil, and lots more seasonings. But I like the simple recipe best.

I get them at a local Mexican grocery, they are also available online.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Never heard of them, but they sound good. We have grown fond of Anasazi beans, which we find to be much better than regular pintos.

 

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Yes I remember you mentioned the Anasazi beans a while ago. I got some and they are good. Usually have a package of them in the pantry.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Yes I remember you mentioned the Anasazi beans a while ago. I got some and they are good. Usually have a package of them in the pantry.

Cool! I do often repeat myself, unfortunately.