Fresh Pinto Beans With Tomatoes

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRESH PINTO BEANS WITH TOMATOES

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Fresh pinto beans
-ÿÿother shell Beans
1/4 c Fruity olive oil
1 Onion
- finely diced or grated
2 lg Ripe tomatoes -- peeled,
- seeded and chopped
1/4 ts Sweet paprika
1 pn Ground cumin
1 lg Garlic clove -- minced
Salt and pepper
Sugar -- if necessary
1 c Water
1 tb Lemon juice
1 tb Parsley, chopped
1 tb Cilantro, chopped

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



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