Saltado de Vainitas (Peruvian Green Beans with Chicken)
This meal comes from Peru. It combines chicken, green beans, tomatoes, and onions.
Serve the dish over a bed of white rice.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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This meal comes from Peru. It combines chicken, green beans, tomatoes, and onions.
Serve the dish over a bed of white rice.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 chile peppers, seeded and diced
1.25 pounds chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon ground cumin, divided
1 red onion, halved and sliced
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into eighths
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen French-style green beans, thawed
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt to taste
1 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Heat half the oil in a large pan on medium high heat. Fry the garlic and peppers for 1 minute. Add the chicken, half the soy sauce, and half the cumin. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the meat is not pink. Put the mix in a bowl but leave some oil in the pan.
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Heat the rest of the oil in the pan. Add the onion, the other half of the soy sauce, and the other half of the cumin. Stir for 5 minutes until the onion is clear. Stir in the tomatoes for 1 minute until they get soft.
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Put the chicken back in the pan. Add the green beans and vinegar. Stir and cook for 10 minutes until the beans are soft. Add salt and cilantro then mix everything together.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 5g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 49mg
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Sodium 952mg
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Total Carbohydrate 14g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 22g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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