Best 6 Frijoles Coloradosred Beans Cuban Style Recipes

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Cuba with this culinary journey into the art of preparing "frijoles colorados," also known as Cuban-style red beans. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in Cuban cuisine, offering a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. From selecting the perfect beans to mastering the traditional Cuban sofrito, we'll guide you through every step of the cooking process, ensuring you create an authentic and delectable masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Havana.

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CUBAN BLACK BEANS (FRIJOLES NEGROS)



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This is my favorite recipe, shown to me by my mother, and shown to her by her mother and so on. It is amazing! Make sure to follow instructions perfectly so the beans do not come out salty. The secret is the teaspoon of sugar. Serve with white rice.

Provided by mtndew2034

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (preferably non-seasoned)
3 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
1 large bay leaf
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
¼ teaspoon onion powder to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
2 pinches salt, or to taste
2 pinches freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Combine black beans in a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, sugar, bay leaf, sazon seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cover pot and simmer until flavors are well combined and onions and bell peppers are cooked thoroughly, 8 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 2396.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

CUBAN RED BEANS



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This Cuban red beans recipe is made with dried kidney beans, chorizo, ham hocks, and spices. A hearty dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main entree.

Provided by Julie Maestre

Categories     Entree     Side Dish

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 oz dried red kidney beans
1 smoked pork hock
10 cups water
1 Spanish chorizo (sliced )
1 tsp Sazon
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 tbsp dry white wine
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp cumin
1 bay leaf
1 potato (cut into 1 inch cubes )
2 cups butternut squash (cut into 1 inch cubes )
1 small onion (finely diced )
3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1/4 cup sofrito
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil

Steps:

  • Start by arranging the dried kidney beans on a baking sheet and sorting through them. Make sure to discard any stones or broken beans. Rinse them and set them aside.
  • Place the beans, ham hock, and 10 cups of water in your instant pot. Press the "pressure cook" function on your instant pot and select 1 hour and 5 minutes. Once the time is up, do a quick release. When the pin in the lid drops down, safely open the lid.
  • Remove the pork hock and discard any fat. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and chorizo and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the sazon, cumin, oregano, sofrito, and tomato sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked beans and ham hock meat to the pot along with the bay leaf, dry white wine, potatoes, and butternut squash. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and butternut squash are tender.
  • Uncover, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook until the beans thicken. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRIJOLES NEGROS RECIPE



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A frijoles negros recipe that is super authentic and all the way delicious! Plus, tips on how to make Cuban black beans in your rice cooker! No more canned beans when cooking dried black beans are this easy.

Provided by Vanessa Bell

Categories     Food Culture

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Cans Black Beans (or 6 cups of dried black beans using the recipe in post)
1/2 Cup Water
½ White Onion, diced finely
1 Bell Pepper, diced finely
2 Cloves Garlic, minced finely
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
Splash or two of Vino Seco*
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Sugar
½ Teaspoon Oregano
¼ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a pot, place your beans and water. Don't drain the beans of their juice. Bring to a boil and let simmer.
  • While simmering, add your pepper, garlic, onion, and olive oil to a pan and sauté for about five minutes or until ingredients are translucent. Chop the ingredients finely or use a grater if you prefer not to have them visible in the beans.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot with the beans including your sautéed mixture.
  • If desired, you can place a bit of the black beans in the sautéed mixture first and mash them up in order for the pepper mixture to mix better with the beans. This helps thicken the consistency.
  • Stir well and allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat.
  • Add a bit more olive oil right before serving.

CUBAN FRIJOLES COLORADOS (RED BEAN SOUP) RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Cuban Frijoles Colorados (Red Bean Soup) Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 oz. bag of Red Kidney Beans
5 cups water
4 Spanish chorizos (not spicy), cut in chunks
1 smoked ham hock (lacon), leave whole
1 lb. smoked ham, cut up in chunks
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt to taste
4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 lbs of calabaza (Caribbean squash) you can also use banana squash - peeled, seeded and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • 1. Soak beans in water overnight or for at least 2 hours (the water should cover the beans and will be almost all absorbed). 2. In a pressure cooker, add the beans (any any left over water) plus 5 cups water and ham hock. 3. Put the lid on the pressure cooker and seal. Cook on high until the cooker pressurizes and then lower the heat to medium and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. 4. Remove from heat until all pressure is gone. Remove the lid. 5. Set on low heat and add the rest of the ingredients. 6. Without replacing the lid, return to heat, taste for salt and pepper, add more if needed. Set on medium for about 60 minutes until the soup is thick enough to coat a spoon. We usually serve the potaje over white rice or with a couple of slices of Cuban bread accompanied by an avocado and onion salad and a hearty glass of red wine.

ABUELA'S FRIJOLES NEGROS - GRANDMA'S CUBAN BLACK BEANS



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Authentic Cuban-style black beans take a great deal of time but are well worth the wait. It is said that adding a teaspoon of baking soda in the last hour of cooking lessens the gastric after-effects of eating beans.

Provided by Chef Chessie

Categories     Black Beans

Time P1DT3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb black beans
2 large green peppers (cut into several large slices)
10 cups water
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion (diced)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dry wine

Steps:

  • Wash beans and let them soak in water and half of the green pepper over night at room temperature.
  • Once beans have swollen, simmer on stove until they become soft (about 45 minutes).
  • Heat olive oil in pan and sauté onion, garlic, and the rest of the green pepper.
  • Add 1 cup of the coked beans to pan and mash well.
  • Return entire mixture to pot with beans.
  • Add salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and sugar.
  • Cover and return to boil.
  • Simmer for 1 hour longer.
  • Add vinegar and dry wine, cover and simmer for one hour longer.
  • If beans are still too wet after this time, cook uncovered until they thicken.
  • Remove bay leaf and top with olive oil prior to serving.

FRIJOLES NEGROS (CUBAN STYLE BLACK BEANS)



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A staple common to Cuban cooking is cooking black beans. Although they may seem common. they can be used in a variety of different dishes. They are served with white rice and as a topping,if you like,chopped onions, chopped parsley, drizzle of olive oil & a touch of vinegar. They are really wonderful!One can also add cooked chopped bacon as well.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Black Beans

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dried black beans
4 cups water
3 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
1 medium onion, peeled & chopped
1 medium onion, cut in half
1 medium green pepper, cut in half
2 teaspoons spanish paprika
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vinegar
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place black beans and water in large stock pot with a med size grn pepper & med size onion cut in half; cover & boil 2 minutes;.
  • Turn off heat & let stand covered 1 hour; and then remove onion & grn pepper from water.
  • Remove the lid & add the rest of the ingredients, except vinegar, salt & pepper.
  • There should be enough water to just cover the beans, so if needed add a bit of water or chicken stock.
  • Cover & simmer until the beans are tender about 2 hours.
  • Add vinegar, salt & pepper.
  • Simmer long enough to warm the vinegar.
  • Serve with white rice, picadillo & fried plantains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 242, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 21.4

### **Summary** - **Preparation**: Soak the red kidney, pinto, and black turtle dry pinto and black turtle dry beams in water for at least 6 hours, then rinse them. In a stockpot, put the soaked beams, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, and water. - **Cooking**: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the beams are fully softened (about 2 to 2 1/2 hours). Season with salt, add the diced tomatoes, diced onions, diced green peppers, and continue simmering for 15 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. - **Frijoles Adobados**: If you want to make frijoles adobados, heat oil in a separate saucepan. Sauté diced tomatoes, onions, and serranos in the oil. Add the tomato puree, rinsed and diced chiles, and some of the liquid from the pot of frijoles. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour the adobado mixture into the pot of frijoles and let it simmer for 10 minutes. ### **Conclusion** - Frijoles colorados (red kidney, pinto, and black turtle dry beams) are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of accompaniments. - The most common way to prepare them is to soak them in water for at least 6 hours, then rinse them and cook them in a pot with water, bay leaves, oregano, cumin, and salt. - Once the beams are softened, you can add diced tomatoes, onions, and green peppers and continue simmering until the onions are translucent. - You can also make frijoles adobados by making a separate adobado mixture with tomatoes, onions, serranos, tomato puree, rinsed and diced chiles, and some of the liquid from the pot of frijoles. - Pour the adobado mixture into the pot of frijoles and let it simmer for 10 minutes. - Frijoles colorados can be served with rice, tortillas, or bread. - They can also be used as an ingredient in other Latin American and Caribbean cuisines.

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