Caribbean Pink Beans

Plantains, tomatoes, and onions come together to give this side dish a Caribbean flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans (dry)
- 10 cups water
- 2 plantains (medium, finely chopped)
- 1 tomato (large, finely chopped)
- 1 red pepper (small, finely chopped)
- 1 white onion (medium, finely chopped)
- 3 garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Directions
1. 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.
2. Cook the beans until they are soft. Add more water as needed while the beans are cooking.
3. Add the plantains, tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, and salt. Continue cooking at low heat until the plantains are soft.
Option: Serve with rice.
Notes
Learn more about:
- Bell Peppers
- Garlic
- Tomatoes
- Onions
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way