CANTINA PINTO BEANS

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This dish was inspired by one served at a restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The chef added chunks of ham, but my version is meatless. It makes a great Tex-Mex side or a filling lunch when served with cornbread. -L.R. Larson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges