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Colombian cuisine is defined by comforting, hearty flavors like slow-cooked beans, corn-based doughs, and fresh fruit.

Frijoles Antioqueños (Colombian-Style Beans)

Name: Frijoles AntioqueñOs (Colombian-Style Beans)
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red beans (soaked overnight); 4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup yellow onion (finely diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 large tomatoes (peeled and diced); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 small plantain (peeled and chopped into chunks)

Colombia

6 servings, 90 minutes

Sources: Cross-checked against My Colombian Recipes and standard regional preparation methods.

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Colombian Red Beans

6 servings

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7 steps · 90 min of timed cooking

Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot with the water or broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes until the beans begin to soften.⏱ 45 min
Add the chopped plantain to the pot and continue simmering while you prepare the seasoning base.
Heat the oil in a separate skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and tomatoes until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.
Stir the cumin and salt into the skillet, then add this mixture to the pot with the beans.
Continue simmering for another 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened into a creamy consistency.⏱ 45 min
Mash a few of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the sauce further before serving.

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Chef’s tip · The plantain is the secret to the signature creamy, thick texture of these beans, as it breaks down during the long simmer.

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