Red Beans

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Beans with pure Latin flavor. Accented with potatoes, pumpkin, ham, garlic, and cilantro, this side dish could steal the show!

Submitted by Rossana
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 teaspoon annatto or achiote powder

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup diced ham

  • 1 (16.5 ounce) can red beans, drained

  • 1 cup peeled and diced potatoes

  • ½ cup peeled and diced pumpkin

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, and annatto powder. Set mixture aside.

  2. Heat a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Pour in olive oil and saute ham with pureed mixture for 10 minutes, until browned. Mix in beans, potatoes, pumpkin, water, and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 25 minutes, until mixture thickens and potatoes and pumpkin are tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118 Calories
3g Fat
18g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 465mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 556mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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