Columbia Restaurant Black Bean Recipes

BLACK BEAN PATTIES

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbs of olive oil. Add the scallions, garlic, onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
• Place the beans in a food processor and add the onion mixture. Process for about 20 seconds.
• Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Shape the mixture into patties. Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 45 minutes, or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium. When itu2019s hot, fry the patties, turning once, until lightly crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

SIMPLE COLOMBIAN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash beans well with water and take out any debris.
• Place in pressure cooker and cover with water up to the max line (approx 12 cups for a 5 quart pressure cooker).
• Place lid on cooker creating a tight seal cook on high for 35 minutes (this will soften the beans).
• Take pressure cooker of the stove and allow steam to escape completely before opening.
• Add carrots, plantain, sazon, and salt.
• If you like your beans more soupy (which I do) add more water to replace what has been lost, if you do not they will be rather on the dry side and you will have to watch more carefully on the next step because they have a higher risk of burning.
• Cover again and cook on med-high for 20-30 minutes.
• While beans are cooking sauté the tomato, onions, and cilantro in the oil add a pinch of salt.
• Once the beans are done add the hogado and test the beans for softness, if necessary cover and cook an additional 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with white rice and the meat of your choice, enjoy!

COLUMBIA RESTAURANT SPANISH BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Wash garbanzo beans. Soak overnight with 1 tablespoon salt in enough water to cover beans. Drain the salted water from the beans.
• Place beans in 4-quart soup kettle; add 2 quarts of water and ham and beef bones. Cook for 45 minutes over low heat, skimming foam from the top.
• Fry salt pork slowly in a skillet.
• Add chopped onion and sauté lightly. Add to beans along with potatoes, paprika, and saffron. Add salt to taste.
• When potatoes are tender, remove from heat and add chorizo. Serve hot in deep soup bowls. Serves 4.