Frijoles Rojos Colombianos (Colombian-Style Red Beans)
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry red beans soaked overnight
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 scallions diced
- 5 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup of diced and peeled tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon achiote powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups of water
- 4 cups chicken beef or vegetable broth
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the onions, scallions, garlic, red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes in the food processor. Process for a couple minutes. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the beans, water, broth, carrots and processed vegetables and carrots. Slightly cover and simmer for 1 ½ hours.
- Add the achiote powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes more or until the beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
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