These days I am loving a one pot/dish meal. One of my favorite things to put together is beans,rice,and fresh home made salsa with some whole wheat tortillas for dipping.
Pinto Beans Rancheros
1 lb dry pinto beans(soak overnight)
4 slices bacon
1 med onion chopped
1 med red pepper chopped
1 med green pepper chopped
3 lg garlic cloves minced
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t thyme
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 sm bay leaf
cook beans till tender 30-40 minutes
meanwhile cook bacon till crisp
add onion,peppers,garlic and cook a few minutes on low stirring
cover and cook 10 minutes till vegetables are tender
drain beans stir into large pot with vegetables,bacon,cumin,thyme,bay leaf simmer uncovered on med heat till liquid is evaporated and beans are soft-10 -15 minutes
add salt and pepper
* throw in some cooked rice and any other vegetables on hand*
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