Wholesome Colombian Red Beans: A Nutritious Power Boost for Your Child’s School Day by #chefpachi

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a hearty texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Place soaked red beans in a pot with water, adding water half an inch above the beans.

Add two carrots, tomatoes, and assorted peppers on top of the beans.

Cover the pot and cook the mixture.

After cooking, remove the cover and set it aside while removing the carrots and excess liquid.

Blend the carrots with some of the liquid from the beans and the vegetables.

Add the blended mixture back into the pot with the beans and mix well.

Season with salt after blending.

Serve with a topping of yogurt mixed with Italian dressing.

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