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Frijoles Colorados

Serves: 2

Author: Zeinab, @zeinabkristen

"Being in Colorado for over 2 months heading into the colder season has me thinking a lot about my grandmothers hearty home cooked meals- one of my favorite dishes being Frijoles Colorados (ha, isn’t that punny!)."

Ingredients

1 package of al fresco Sweet Italian Style Chicken Sausage

1 cup red beans

1 medium onion

1/2 green bell pepper

2 tbsp sazón completa

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1-2 small bay leaf

1 medium red potato

1 medium carrot

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

  • 1Bring beans to a boil in salted water for about an hour
  • 2Add al fresco sausage, onions, green pepper, garlic, carrots, and potatoes to pan with beans. Add some olive oil
  • 3Add sazón completa, black pepper, cumin and bay leaf
  • 4Put the lid back on and continue to cook
  • 5Cook until beans and veggies are tender
  • 6Serve over Spanish rice and bon appetit!