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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