PERSIAN KIDNEY BEANS

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A great vegetarian entree, this is a little bit spicy but can be adjusted to taste. Adapted from a recipe by Molly Katzen.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Beans

Time 52m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup orange juice
1 lime, juice of
1 can tomato paste
4 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno, chopped (add more if you like)
pita bread

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pan; add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and other spices and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring.
  • Stir in fruit juices, mixing well.
  • Add tomato paste, blending in, and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add rinsed beans and peppers and cook for 20 minutes more, or until heated through and flavors have blended.
  • Serve stuffed inside of split pita rounds like a sandwich.

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