Dominican Sweet Beans
Description
Dominican sweet beans is a popular traditional dish that uses beans as a dessert instead of as a side dish! Enjoy this recipe over the holidays that is rich in protein and vitamin D and low in sodium!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Place beans and water in a blender to puree. Strain the beans to get rid of skins and undissolved solids
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Pour beans, coconut milk, evaporated milk, salt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and sweet potatoes into a pot. Simmer over very low heat until sweet potatoes are cooked. Stir regularly. Add raisins and simmer for another 10 mins. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves if youd like
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Remove from heat and cool at room temperature. Chill before serving
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 157kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 10mg4%
- Sodium 242mg11%
- Potassium 272mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 8g16%
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 327 mg
- Vitamin D 73 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Average cost of recipe per serving: $2.51
Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.
Adapted from: dominicancooking.com