SMOKY PINTO BEANS

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These creamy spiced beans can be served alongside our Lamb Sausages.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried pinto beans, picked over
1/2 white onion, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 dried avocado leaves
1 teaspoon dried epazote
3 fresh cilantro sprigs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Cover beans with cold water by 2 inches in a bowl; refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Drain beans; transfer to a small stockpot. Add onion, garlic, avocado leaves, epazote, and cilantro; cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, adding water as needed to cover beans, until beans are tender and liquid is soupy, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Discard avocado leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with onion, tomatoes, and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

Miangel Lockridge
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Overall, I thought these beans were pretty good. They were easy to make and had a nice flavor.


Ntombirh Mnguni
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These beans were a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and they were much better.


Kristel Khoury
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Muab Ali
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These beans were delicious! I used them in a soup and they added a great flavor.


Thanos Mourtz
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I love the smoky flavor of these beans. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Joshua Westra
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The recipe was easy to follow and the beans turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Samuel Halverson
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These beans were a little too smoky for my taste, but they were still good.


Lynn Fun
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I've made these beans several times now and they always turn out great. They're a great addition to any Mexican dish.


Anisa Atiq
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Easy to make and very tasty. I added some extra spices to give it a little more kick.


Amanda Story
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The beans were flavorful and had a nice smoky flavor. I used them in a burrito bowl and they were delicious.


Favour Kotse
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These smoky pinto beans were a hit! They had a delicious flavor and were perfect for our tacos. I will definitely be making them again.