Easy Gaucho Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb dried red kidney beans , picked over and rinsed
1 tsp baking soda, divided ( only if using the dried beans)
4 bacon, strips raw, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
8 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped
3 large carrots, grated
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

If using the dried beans, soak them in cold water overnight with 1/2 t of baking soda. The following day, drain the beans and place them in a larg pot with the bacon, another 1/2 t of baking soda and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the beans until they are soft - about 2 hours. If the water level drops too low before the beans are tender, add another cup of water (or more as needed). If using canned beans, just warm them in a large pot with 3 1/2 C of water. Drain.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring often, until the veggies are soft and fragrant - about 5-7 minutes.
Add the veggie mixture to the pot with the beans and cook just long enough to bring the flavors together, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	355.68 Kcal (1489 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	11%
Cholesterol	3.08mg	1%
Sodium	482.86mg	20%
Potassium	1434.62mg	31%
Total Carbs	56.25g	19%
Sugars	6.23g	25%
Dietary Fiber	14.24g	57%
Protein	19.82g	40%
Vitamin C	21.8mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	5.7mg	31%
Calcium	104.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.41 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.88g	11%
Cholesterol	1.28mg	1%
Sodium	200.12mg	20%
Potassium	594.57mg	31%
Total Carbs	23.31g	19%
Sugars	2.58g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.9g	57%
Protein	8.21g	40%
Vitamin C	9mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	2.3mg	31%
Calcium	43.3mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.9

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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