Frijoles de la Olla

Mexican Food Journal
June 29, 2021
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Frijoles de la Olla, which translates as "beans in a pot", is probably the most common dish in Mexico. Beans along with corn and chiles are the foundation of Mexican cooking. Every family has a pot of beans on the stove or in the refrigerator at all times and almost every meal includes beans.

10
1 pound of beans pintos, black beans, flor de mayo, flor de junio
1/2 white onion
2 cloves of garlic
4 fresh epazote leaves or ½ teaspoon dried epazote
1 of salt add more to taste if required
  • Check the beans for any stones or debris.
  • In a colander, rinse the beans under cold water.
  • Place the beans in the cooking pot and cover with 3 inches of water.
  • Allow the...
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Nutritions

Calories
5

Sodium
0.0mg
0% DV

Fat
0.02g
0% DV

Protein
0.2g
0% DV

Carbs
1g
0% DV

Fiber
0.3g
1% DV

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Sodium
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Fat
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25% DV

Protein
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Carbs
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12% DV

Fiber
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