PINTO BEANS SPICES RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large pot with enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let sit 1 hour. Drain water. Pour in enough fresh water to cover beans by 3 to 4 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
• Place bacon in a skillet, and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble bacon, and transfer, along with grease, to the pot with the beans. Continue to cook beans on low heat for 30 minutes.
• Place the whole chile peppers into the pot, and continue cooking beans 1 hour, or until tender.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until it just begins to soften and turns color.
• Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onion is golden.
• Add spices and Worcestershire, and stir into onion and garlic.
• (The first time I made this, I was afraid to add the full 3 Tbsp of Worcestershire, but the addition of the rice balances the flavor out).
• Next, add the beans and then the rice.
• Combine the rice and beans evenly and cook until mixture is heated through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
• Garnish with some chopped cilantro or green onions if you prefer.
• Vegetarians use only the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.