Check out this Dominican-inspired dish featuring pink beans. Dried beans cost just pennies per pound, so they are an affordable and versatile food to keep on hand in your pantry.
Nutrition Facts
Habichuelas Rosadas a la Caribeña (Caribbean Pink Beans)
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per ServingNutrition Facts
| Calories | 117 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | |
| Sugars | 2 g | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 7 g | |
Ingredients
Servings 16
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1 pound pink, pinto, or light red kidney beans, sorted for stones and shriveled beans, rinsed, and drained -
8 cups water -
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, drained -
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped -
1 small white onion, finely chopped -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley OR -
2 teaspoons dried parsley, crumbled -
3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic OR -
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
Directions
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Soak the beans overnight using the package directions. Drain well in a colander. -
Transfer the beans to a large stockpot. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the beans are soft, stirring occasionally. -
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for 20 minutes, still over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Dried beans are one of the most inexpensive proteins you can buy. They are only pennies per pound, so be sure to stock up on them. They'll last for a year in an airtight container.
Cooking Tip: Serve as a side dish or as an entrée to serve 8.
