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fresh pinto beans with tomatoes

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh pinto beans, or other beans
  • 1/4 cup fruity olive oil
  • 1 - onion, diced
  • 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 dash cumin
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - sugar if necessary
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

How To Make fresh pinto beans with tomatoes

  • Step 1
    SHELL THE BEANS, rinse them off and put them in a saucepan with water to cover.
  • Step 2
    Bring to a boil for 15 minutes, then drain and return the beans to the pan.
  • Step 3
    Add the oil, onions, tomatoes, paprika, cumin, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, some freshly ground pepper and a cup of water.
  • Step 4
    Cover and cook over a low flame until the beans are tender, about an hour.
  • Step 5
    Taste for salt and add more if necessary.
  • Step 6
    If the tomatoes are too acidic, add enough sugar to balance the flavor.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat and season to taste with the lemon juice.
  • Step 8
    Turn beans, and their juices, into a serving dish.
  • Step 9
    Garnish with the parsley and cilantro.
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