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Porotos Mixtos: Mixed Bean Stew
Recipe courtesy Alex Garcia
Show:  Melting Pot
Episode:  Nuevo Latino--Beans Show
1 pound dried black eyed peas, soaked overnight in the refrigerator
3/4 pound large dice pumpkin
3 quarts chicken stock
4 slices bacon, sliced
1 white onion, small dice
1 red pepper, small dice
1 carrot, coarsely grated
2 cups fresh corn kernels
10 basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Paprika Oil, recipe follows

In a stockpot, combine the beans, pumpkin, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Cook until beans are tender, about 1 hour.

In a saute pan, render bacon. Add onions, peppers, and carrots. Cook until translucent. Add to the bean mixture. Cook for around 15 minutes.

In a blender, puree corn and basil. Add the mixture to the beans and cook for 15 minutes, stirring continuously. Season. Serve with paprika oil.

Paprika Oil:
1 cup vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves crushed
2 tablespoons paprika

Heat up the oil and cook the garlic. Strain. Add paprika. Cool.

Other Recipes from this Episode
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Frijoles Borrachos: Drunken Beans
Cuban Black Bean Soup

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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