Ecuadorian Bean Stew (Menestra de Frejol)

Name: Ecuadorian Bean Stew (Menestra de Frejol)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup dried beans (black, canary or pinto beans); 2 tbsp oil (with a dash of achiote powder if you have it); 1/2 red onion (diced); 1/2 green bell pepper (diced); 1 tsp salt; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/8 tsp smoked paprika (or a few dashes); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth or water. See notes below. )

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:2h

Ecuadorian Bean Stew, aka Menestra de Frejol, is a traditional bean stew dish featuring beans simmered in a flavorful broth with cumin, tomato, onion, green pepper and garlic. Serve with a side of steaming hot rice, pickled red onions and fresh avocado for a healthy, vegetarian meal!

Updated at: Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:06:22 GMT