INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ c. dried pinto, black or red kidney beans, picked over and rinsed
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6 c. water
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½ tsp. salt
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2 Tbs. olive oil
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1 c. finely chopped onions
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1 tsp. whole cumin seeds or ½ tsp ground cumin
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1 large clove garlic, minced
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½ tsp. dried oregano
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½ c. grated jalapeno jack cheese
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½ to 3 Tbs. freshly squeezed lime juice, plus ¼ to ½ tsp. grated zest (I never have zest)
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¼ c. toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)