Frejoles Colados Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Soak beans in water overnight.
• Cook beans in water until soft and well done.
• Force through a strainer.
• In a medium pan place bean puree.
• add milk, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
• Take to medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and the bottom of the pan can be seen.
• Remove from heat.
• Take out cinnamon sticks and cloves.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame seed.
• Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with seasme seeds.

Steps:

• Soak pinto beans overnight in 1 quart of water.
• Place beans into a large saucepan, and add water to cover. Add onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat until beans are tender, about 1 to 2 hours. Add additional water to the pan as needed to prevent burning.
• Mash the beans with a potato masher, and mix in the butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and the butter is absorbed. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bean mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Place beans in a large pot with onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and lard; add enough water to cover with 4 to 5 inches of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Depending on the beans, it may take up to 5 hours. Add more water if necessary.
• When beans are soft, season to taste with salt.

Steps:

• Soak beans over night or at least 4 hours in a pot.
• Drain beans.
• Cut the ends off an onion and peel a garlic clove place them in the pot with beans. Add some salt (start with about a tsp then taste once cooked and add more accordingly). Add enough fresh water to cover your beans and most onion.
• Bring water to a boil then simmer for about an hour and a half or until beans are tender.

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender combine black beans, beef broth and savory - blend until smooth. In a large skillet heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add bean mixture. Cook until thickened to a loose paste, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt.