COLOMBIAN-STYLE BEANS

Colombian-Style Beans image

Sofrito sauce base and chopped green plantains give this hearty bacon-and-beans dish its Colombian-style appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time P1DT1h45m

Yield 8 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Ingredients

2 cups dried red kidney beans
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1/2 cup sofrito sauce base (recaíto)
1 large green plantain, peeled, chopped

Steps:

Wash beans well; place in large saucepot. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Let soak overnight.
Drain beans; return to saucepot. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 hour.
Combine bacon, sofrito and plantains in medium skillet; cook on medium heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add to beans in saucepot; simmer an additional 30 min., adding more water if needed. (Beans should be soupy when served.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 15 g