Frijoles Paisas (Colombian Pinto Beans) Recipe

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Frijoles Paisas (Colombian Pinto Beans)
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Directions:

  1. Wash beans and soak overnight according to package directions.
  2. Drain beans and place in a large pot or Dutch oven; add ham hocks, 6 cups water, and cook over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook until beans are tender, about 2 hours.
  4. While the beans are cooking, prepare the guiso in a large skillet; heat vegetable oil, over medium heat, add tomatoes, onion, green onions, salt, garlic, cilantro, and ground cumin and cook 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Add the guiso when beans are almost tender; also add plantains, carrots, and salt.
  6. Cook another hour.
  7. DIRECTIONS USING SLOW COOKER - Use the same ingredients, except only 4 cups water instead of 6. Wash beans and soak overnight, according to package directions. Drain and place beans in a slow cooker with 4 cups water and ham hocks. Cook on high 2 hours. Prepare the guiso as above and add that, plantains, carrots, and salt to slow cooker. Cover and cook for an additional 3 hours.
  8. DIRECTIONS USING PRESSURE COOKER - Use same ingredients, except 4 cups water instead of 6. Wash beans and soak overnight according to package directions. Drain and place beans, 4 cups water, and ham hocks in a pressure cooker. Cook on medium heat for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the guiso as above. Release pressure from pressure cooker. Add guison, plantains, carrots, and salt. Cook over medium heat an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Test for doneness. Cook an additional 10 minutes, only if needed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 338.8 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.76g 26%
Cholesterol 40.06mg 13%
Sodium 629.68mg 26%
Potassium 526.49mg 11%
Total Carbs 28.55g 10%
Sugars 3.99g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8.38g 34%
Protein 19.31g 39%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 121.3mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.88 Kcal (297 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.51g 26%
Cholesterol 8.38mg 13%
Sodium 131.74mg 26%
Potassium 110.15mg 11%
Total Carbs 5.97g 10%
Sugars 0.83g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 34%
Protein 4.04g 39%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 15%
Iron 0.4mg 9%
Calcium 25.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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