PEPPERED PINTO BEANS

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This Southern side is simple to make and uses everyday store cupboard ingredients to make a low fat peppery addition to any barbecue

Provided by Cassie Best

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tbsp plain flour
30g butter
300ml beef stock
50ml cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp dark muscovado sugar
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns , crushed
3 x 400g cans pinto beans

Steps:

Heat the flour and butter in a large frying pan, mixing to make a roux. Keep cooking until it's biscuity brown, stirring continuously. Add the stock, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, sugar, bay and pepper, then season with salt. Bring to the boil, bubble for 2-3 mins, then add the beans and cook for 10 mins more. Can be made 1-2 days ahead; store in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium