CINNAMON BEANS

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The flavor is different from most bean recipes. My Aunt used to fix beans with cinnamon. I loved them. This is my version. Best if made day before and reheated.

Provided by Alisha Rodrigues @purpleshell

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound(s) dried pink beans
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
1/3 cup(s) chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
2 teaspoon(s) groud cumin
2 tablespoon(s) ground cinnamon
8 ounce(s) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in enough water to cover
  • Next day, drain beans
  • Add fresh water to cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • In skillet, saute in olive oil, onion, bell pepper, spices, salt and pepper. Add to beans. Cover with water to about 2" above beans. Stir well. Stirring occasionally,simmer 1 to 2 hours until beans are tender. (For "brothy" beans, add more water. Adjust salt.

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