Colombian-Style Beans

Ingredients

• 6 slices oscar mayer bacon chopped
• 0.5 cup sofrito sauce base (recaíto)
• 1 large plantains green peeled chopped
• 2 cups kidney beans dried red

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Wash beans well; place in large saucepot.
2. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches.
3. Let soak overnight.
4. Drain beans; return to saucepot.
5. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 hour.
6. Combine bacon, sofrito and plantains in medium skillet; cook on medium heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
7. Add to beans in saucepot; simmer an additional 30 min., adding more water if needed. (Beans should be soupy when served.)