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Frijoles Rojos Colombianos (Colombian-Style Red Beans)
Erica Dinho
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
55
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Colombian
Servings
4
servings
Calories
315
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
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.
Nutrition
Calories:
315
kcal
Carbohydrates:
38
g
Protein:
22
g
Fat:
9
g
Saturated Fat:
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
Cholesterol:
41
mg
Sodium:
82
mg
Potassium:
954
mg
Fiber:
12
g
Sugar:
6
g
Vitamin A:
6688
IU
Vitamin C:
76
mg
Calcium:
89
mg
Iron:
5
mg
Keyword
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