Island Red Beans

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add garlic, chile peppers, onion and cilantro and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add beans, tomato sauce, oregano, pepper and salt; stir to combine.

Add 1 to 3 cups water.

(Usually the beans are covered by at least 1 inch of water. The more “wet” you like your beans, the more water you should add.)

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.