FRIJOLES COLORADOS/RED BEANS CUBAN STYLE

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Frijoles Colorados/Red Beans Cuban Style image

Just like my mommy taught me....so delightful

Provided by Monika Rosales

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

24 oz red beans dried ( 2...12 oz packages)
8 c water
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 chorizo, spanish...sliced
1 c pumpkin(calabaza)...fresh and cut up into large chunks
1 green plaintain, cut up into 4-6 pieces
2 chunks of ham hocks or smoked turkey chunks
1/2 c olive oil
1/4 c cilantro
2 bay leaves
salt/pepper to taste
1/2 can(s) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Bring the water, beans and ham hocks OR smoked turkey to boil for at least 1 hour or until tender.
  • 2. In a skillet...saute in the olive oil ,onions, peppers, garlic,chorizo and tomato sauce. about 5 mins, then add to beans.
  • 3. add also the pumpkin ( calabaza) as well as the green plantain and cilantro...simmer another hour or till thickened and tender...stirring occasionally add salt and pepper to taste.

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