Pinto Beans

• 3 C dried pinto beans, cooked
• Nonstick cooking spray
• ½ C chopped celery
• ½ C chopped onion
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 C water
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Ingredients for 16 servings (1.4 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Cook the dried beans as directed on the package, until they are soft. Set aside.

2. 2

   Spray a large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray, and preheat over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, and green pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.

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3. 3

   Add tomatoes, water, and seasonings to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Add beans, and return to a boil.

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4. 4

   Cover and cook over low heat until flavors are blended and liquid is absorbed away, about 15 minutes. Stir once in a while to prevent from sticking.

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5. 5

   Serve with rice that is cooked without salt.