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    Home » Recipes » Side Dish

    Colombia Red Beans (Frijoles Colombianos)

    January 29, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    This Colombia bean recipe is a quicker version as it uses red kidney beans in a can, of course you can soak regular beans and cook using package directions but this is an excellent quick and easy recipe to get those beans on the bandeja paisa plate.  A must have component of the platter!

    Colombia beans

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    Colombia Red Beans (Frijoles Colombianos)

    A quick and easy recipe you will love.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombia
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 128kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices bacon
    • 1 tomato chopped
    • 1 bunch scallion white and green parts, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 32 0z can red kidney beans
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
    • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped

    Instructions

    • Sauté the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and reserve for another use, but leave the bacon drippings in the pan.
    • Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped scallions, and cumin to the pan. Sauté them in the bacon fat until they are soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
    • Add the beans (including liquid) to the pan. Add sugar, water, and the chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes more, until most of the water has evaporated and the beans have thickened.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

     

    More Colombia

    • Colombia Arepa (A Delicious Cornmeal Bread)
    • Colombia Hogao (Creole Sauce)
    • Colombia Bandeja Paisa (A Feast on a platter)
    • Colombia Fried Plantains (Tajadas de Plantano)
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