Dominican Sweet Beans

Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Cooking Method: ,
Cuisine:
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Difficulty: Beginner
Estimated Cost: 2.51
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
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
  • 4 cup Beans (Red kidney)
  • 6 cup Water (Beans boiled in)
  • 2 cup Coconut Milk
  • 3 cup Almond Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 stick Cinnamon
  • 10 Cloves
  • 1/2 lb Sweet Potato
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
Instructions
  1. 1

    Place beans and water in a blender to puree. Strain the beans to get rid of skins and undissolved solids

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    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

Keywords: Almond milk, kidney beans, sweet potato, coconut milk
Read it online: https://livehealthycooks.com/recipe/dominican-sweet-beans/