FRIJOLES COLORADOS/RED BEANS CUBAN STYLE

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Frijoles Colorados/Red Beans Cuban Style image

Just like my mommy taught me....so delightful

Provided by Monika Rosales

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

24 oz red beans dried ( 2...12 oz packages)
8 c water
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 chorizo, spanish...sliced
1 c pumpkin(calabaza)...fresh and cut up into large chunks
1 green plaintain, cut up into 4-6 pieces
2 chunks of ham hocks or smoked turkey chunks
1/2 c olive oil
1/4 c cilantro
2 bay leaves
salt/pepper to taste
1/2 can(s) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Bring the water, beans and ham hocks OR smoked turkey to boil for at least 1 hour or until tender.
  • 2. In a skillet...saute in the olive oil ,onions, peppers, garlic,chorizo and tomato sauce. about 5 mins, then add to beans.
  • 3. add also the pumpkin ( calabaza) as well as the green plantain and cilantro...simmer another hour or till thickened and tender...stirring occasionally add salt and pepper to taste.

Ras Tiicha
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The beans are always cooked to perfection and the flavor is out of this world. I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can throw it together in a few minutes and then let it cook wh


Rou Anez
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I'm a huge fan of Cuban food, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The beans were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Siaa Tolno
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beans turned out great! I used canned beans, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Peter Makingtosh
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ahmed Awel
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The beans are always cooked to perfection and the flavor is out of this world. I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can throw it together in a few minute