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Beans are high in complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fiber, low in fat, calories and completely cholesterol-free. Eating as little as a half a cup of beans a day can be beneficial in reaching your dietary needs. These beans were a hit with my family, all that was leftover was this little bit shown here over rice, topped with aji verde sauce.

White Beans with Aji Verde Sauce

4.34 from 3 votes
Yield: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry northern beans (or navy beans)
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 green pepper (chopped)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes (I like Knorr)
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Aji Verde Sauce (makes 3 1/4 cups)

  • 10 jalapeño peppers (seeded)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream

Instructions

Instant Pot White Beans

  • Add beans and 8 cups of water to the pressure cooker.
  • Add the pork bone, green pepper and bay leaf and cook high pressure 50 minutes, natural release.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet, add olive oil, chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, chicken bullion, cumin, and adobo seasoning season and cook over medium-low heat until onions are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • When pressure dissolves open the lid and remove ham hock and discard the bay leaf. Transfer 4 cups of the beans and liquid to a blender and puree until smooth, then add back to the pressure cooker.
  • Press saute and add the onion mixture to beans and mix well.
  • Continue cooking beans, uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are thickened to your liking. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.

Aji Verde Sauce:

  • To make the sauce, place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 115.7kcal, Carbohydrates: 21.6g, Protein: 7.1g, Fat: 0.4g, Fiber: 6.7g
- WW Points: 3