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Refried Red Beans with Cilantro

Cooked red beans, mashed with onion, chives, garlic, and cilantro, then sautéed in oil. A delicious and simple Cuban side dish.

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Refried Red Beans with Cilantro

Refried red beans with cilantro
CiberCuba
  • Preparation15 min
  • Cooking1 h 40 min
  • Total time1 h 55 min
  • Servings6 servings
  • DifficultyEasy

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Method

  1. Pick over the beans, removing impurities and damaged beans, and wash them well.
  2. Soak them in water for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Cook them in water with the salt until they are tender.
  4. Drain them and pass them through the bean masher along with the onion, chives, garlic, and cilantro.
  5. Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the paste for a few minutes, stirring.
  6. Serve them very hot, with rice or as a filling for roasted peppers and tomatoes.

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