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Habichuelas Rosadas a la Caribeña (Caribbean Pink Beans)

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Habichuelas Rosadas a la Caribeña (Caribbean Pink Beans)

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.

Ingredients

Servings  16  

  • 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

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Soak the beans overnight using the package directions. Drain well in a colander.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

Habichuelas Rosadas a la Caribeña (Caribbean Pink Beans)
CaloriesCalories
117 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
7g Per Serving
FiberFiber
4g Per Serving
Cost Per ServingCost Per Serving
$0.51

Nutrition 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
 
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)
CaloriesCalories
117 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
7g Per Serving
FiberFiber
4g Per Serving
Cost Per ServingCost Per Serving
$0.51
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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  

  • 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

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Soak the beans overnight using the package directions. Drain well in a colander.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
 

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