Heart Healthy
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.
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Habichuelas Rosadas a la Caribeña (Caribbean Pink Beans)
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Servings:
16
Ingredients
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1 lb. pink beans -
8 cups water -
28 oz. tomatoes -
1 red pepper -
1 small white onion -
2 Tbsp. cilantro -
2 Tbsp. parsley OR -
2 tsp. parsley -
3 tsp. garlic OR -
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition 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 | |
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Servings:
16
Ingredients
-
1 lb. pink beans -
8 cups water -
28 oz. tomatoes -
1 red pepper -
1 small white onion -
2 Tbsp. cilantro -
2 Tbsp. parsley OR -
2 tsp. parsley -
3 tsp. garlic OR -
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
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.