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Nutritional Values
400kcal
14gProtein
72gCarbs
10gFat
16gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Chilean Bean Stew
How to order / say it
Say it
Porotos Granados — [POH-roh-tohs grah-NAH-dohs]
Order
I'd like the Porotos Granados, please.
Locally
Me gustaría los porotos granados, por favor.
Say locally
A traditional Chilean summer bean stew with corn, pumpkin, and spices.
Why try it?
It's a beloved summer dish that highlights the agricultural abundance of Chile. Eating it provides insight into the seasonal and farm-to-table mentality of Chilean cuisine.
How it tastes
Porotos Granados is hearty and deliciously savory, with a richness from pumpkin and freshness from basil, creating an authentic taste of the Chilean summer in a bowl.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
This dish has its roots in the countryside, where farmers would use seasonal crops like corn and beans during summer harvests in the 19th century, making it a tribute to local farming traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🫘 300 g Cranberry beans
- 🥕 200 g Corn kernels
- 🥕 200 g Pumpkin
- 🌿 20 g Basil leaves
- 🧄 2 cloves Garlic
- 🧄 100 g Onion
- 🫒 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 🧂 to taste Salt
- 🧂 to taste Pepper
Method
- 1 Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until golden.
- 2 Add beans and water, simmer until beans are tender.
- 3 Mix in pumpkin and corn, cook until soft.
- 4 Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
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