PINTO BEANS WITH BACON AND SCALLIONS

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Bacon gives this bean side dish the flavor of baked beans without the long cooking time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise, white and green parts separated
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans
1 cup water
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high. Add bacon, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add pinto beans and water, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve topped with scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 13 g

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