FRIJOLES - BEANS

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The word just means "beans" in Spanish. it usually refers to a pot of slow-cooked beans (the Nicaraguan favourite is red kidney beans while Guatmalans prefer black beans). Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Vegan

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 small white onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
19 ounces canned black beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans
1/2 red chili, finely chopped
2 stems cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the onion in the butter until soft then add the garlic and chili and cook for a further minute.
  • Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid. Add the cooked beans, with a little of their cooking liquid and whiz in the food processor.
  • Remove beans to a bowl, stir in onion, garlic, and chili and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 1246.8, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 17.2

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