Caribbean Pink Beans

• 1 lb pink beans
• 10 C water
• 2 medium plantains, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 11/2 tsp salt

1. Rinse and pick through beans. Put beans in large pot and add 10 cups of water. Place pot in refrigerator and allow beans to soak overnight.
2. Cook beans until soft. Add more water, as needed, while beans are cooking.
3. Add plantains, tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, and salt. Continue cooking at low heat until plantains are soft.

Each serving provides:

• Calories: 133
• Total fat: less than 1 g
• Saturated fat: less than 1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 205 mg
• Total fiber: 5 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbohydrates: 28 g
• Potassium: 495 mg