Next Generation Life Fitness

Red Bean Ragout

Preptime: 20 min.
Cooktime: 2 hour 0 min.

Calories: 326
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 11g
Protein: 17g
Satfat: 5g
Sodium: 831mg

Ingredients:
2 cups red beans, soaked
5 cups water
4 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 medium Anaheim chili pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup calabaza, cut in 1" cubes
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice

Directions:
1. To begin the beans: Cook the beans in fresh cold water. When they begin to boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 hours.

2. To prepare the sofrito: In a saute pan, cook the pancetta on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the anaheim chili, tomato, onion, garlic and salt. Stew this together for 5 minutes.

3. To finish the ragout: Add the sofrito and calabaza to the beans and continue to cook for 25 minutes. Finish the beans with the lime juice and serve.