How to cook May flower beans?

Enjoy these May flower beans, just like grandma used to make, with a touch of lard and a spicy flavor that will remind you of home. Remember that beans are high in iron, zinc, and folic acid.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 2 cups flor de mayo beans
  • 5 cups water
  • water
  • 1/4 onions
  • 1 head garlic
  • salt
  • 4 tablespoons lard
  • 2 cuaresmeño chiles
Preparation
20 mins
1h 20 mins
Low
  • Soak the beans in a bowl with water for 24 hours. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the beans over medium heat with water, onion, garlic, and salt in a clay pot. Cook for 1 hour.
  • In a skillet, heat the lard and fry the chiles for 5 minutes, until they are toasted.
  • Add the hot lard and chiles, and cook for 20 more minutes until they start to thicken slightly.
  • Serve in a deep plate and enjoy with hot tortillas.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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