Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Cantina Pinto Beans Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 cups dried pinto beans (about 3/4 pound)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 celery ribs, diced
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1 TSP ground cumin
1/2 TSP rubbed sage
1/4 TSP crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 TSP salt
Chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water.
Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 1 hour.

Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return beans to pan.
Stir in broth, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic and seasonings; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until beans are very tender, about 1 hour.

Discard bay leaves.
Stir in tomatoes and salt.
Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with cilantro.

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