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Frijoles Rojos Colombianos (Colombian-Style Red Beans) mycolombianrecipes.com

Frijoles Rojos Colombianos (Colombian-Style Red Beans)

Erica Dinho
4.98 from 39 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 954mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6688IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 5mg
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