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 Red Beans (Frijoles Colombianos)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 to mato chopped
- 1 bunch scallion white and green parts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 32 ounce 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.
