Caribbean Pink Beans
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | ½ cup |
Calories | 133 |
Total Fat | Less than 1 g |
Saturated Fat | Less than 1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 205 mg |
Calcium | 39 mg |
Iron | 2 mg |
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients | Measures |
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Pink beans | 1 pound |
Water | 10 cups |
Medium plantains, finely chopped | 2 |
Large tomato, finely chopped | 1 |
Small red pepper, finely chopped | 1 |
Medium white onion, finely chopped | 1 |
Garlic, finely chopped | 3 cloves |
Salt | 1½ teaspoons |
- Directions
- Rinse and pick through the beans. Put the beans in a large pot and add 10 cups of water. Place the pot in the refrigerator and allow the beans to soak overnight.
- Cook the beans until they are soft. Add more water as needed while the beans are cooking.
- Add the plantains, tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, and salt. Continue cooking at low heat until the plantains are soft.
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