Caribbean Pink Beans
Plantains, tomatoes, and onions come together to give this side dish a Caribbean flavor.
- 16 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Caribbean Pink Beans
Plantains, tomatoes, and onions come together to give this side dish a Caribbean flavor.
- 16 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pinto beans
- 10 cups water
- 2 medium plantains, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, finely chopped
- 1 small red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Rinse and pick through the beans. Put the beans in a large pot and add 10 cups of water. Place the pot in the refrigerator and allow the beans to soak overnight.
3
Cook the beans until they are soft. Add more water as needed while the beans are cooking.
4
Add the plantains, tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, and salt. Continue cooking at low heat until the plantains are soft.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 136 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Total Sugars | 5 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 42 mg |
| Potassium | 473 mg |
| Sodium | 227 mg |
| Copper | 199 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 48 mg |
| Phosphorus | 118 mg |
| Selenium | 5 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 29 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4 mcg |
| Folate | 132 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 30 mg |
Source:
- Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way
- US Department of Health and Human Services
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute