Simple Colombian Beans Recipe

Name: Simple Colombian Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red beans; 2 carrots, diced; 1 plantain, diced; 1 (5 g) envelope sazon goya; 1 tablespoon salt; Hogado; 1 small tomatoes, diced; 1/2 small onion, diced; 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

1
Wash beans well with water and take out any debris.
2
Place in pressure cooker and cover with water up to the max line (approx 12 cups for a 5 quart pressure cooker).
3
Place lid on cooker creating a tight seal cook on high for 35 minutes (this will soften the beans).
4
Take pressure cooker of the stove and allow steam to escape completely before opening.
5
Add carrots, plantain, sazon, and salt.
6
If you like your beans more soupy (which I do) add more water to replace what has been lost, if you do not they will be rather on the dry side and you will have to watch more carefully on the next step because they have a higher risk of burning.
7
Cover again and cook on med-high for 20-30 minutes.
8
While beans are cooking saute the tomato, onions, and cilantro in the oil add a pinch of salt.
9
Once the beans are done add the hogado and test the beans for softness, if necessary cover and cook an additional 5-10 minutes.
10
Serve with white rice and the meat of your choice, enjoy!

260

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red beans, 2 carrots, diced, 1 plantain, diced, 1 (5 g) envelope sazon goya, and more.

Yes, Simple Colombian Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Colombian Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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