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Frijoles Paisas
  • 10 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • 2, 14-oz cans Pinto Beans
  • 1 C carrots
  • 1/4 C scallion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 C cilantro
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1,14-oz can canned diced tomatoes

Directions

Mise En Place

  • Drain and rinse the Pinto beans.
  • Peel and shred the carrots. Slice the scallions, garlic, and cilantro.
  • Measure out ingredients.

Prepare Recipe

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and add scallions, carrots, salt, garlic, cilantro and ground cumin. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add the beans and tomatoes. Simmer until thick. Season to taste.

Serve:

  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

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  • 4 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Pinto beans contain high amounts of thiamine, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Cultural Facts

A Paisa is an individual from a particular region in Northwest Colombia. Frijoles paisas is a pinto bean dish that originated and remains relevant to that specific region.

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