Name: Creamy Peruvian Bean Mash: A Taste of Peru
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bag dry Peruano (Peruvian) beans; 3 quarts water, or as needed; 1 onion, halved; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®); Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup canola oil

Side Dish

Peruvian Mashed Beans

Sep 8, 2025
by Adriel Grant
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

1 hrs 5 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 40 mins
SERVING

8 People
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Indulge in the creamy comfort of Peruvian Mashed Beans, a delightful and simple dish that transforms humble Peruano beans into a flavorful culinary experience. Simmered with aromatic garlic and onion, then enriched with savory chicken bouillon, these beans offer a taste of authentic Peruvian home cooking. Enjoy them whole or mashed to your preference.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 (16 ounce) bag dry Peruano (Peruvian) beans

3 quarts water, or as needed

1 onion, halved

3 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

0.25 cup canola oil

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

39 g
Cholesterol

0 mg
Fiber

16 g
Protein

13 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

313 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 hrs

Rinse beans in cold water. Place in a bowl with water to cover; soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

02

Step

1 hrs 10 mins

Transfer soaked beans to a large pot; fill with 3 quarts water. Add onion and garlic. Cover and cook over low heat until boiling, about 30 minutes. Add bouillon and season with salt. Cook, adding more water as needed, until beans are tender, 30 to 40 minutes more.

03

Step

10 mins

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add a few scoops of cooked beans, 1 clove of cooked garlic, and about 1/2 of the water from the pot. Bring to a simmer and mash. Season with salt and pepper.

Do not discard the cooking liquid right away, as it adds depth and creaminess when mashing the beans. Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired consistency.
For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the beans directly in the pot before mashing.
Serve as a hearty side dish or as a base for flavorful bowls topped with your favorite vegetables and proteins.

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