Ingredients:
- 1/2 LB Beans (dry, soaked overnight – kidney, black, etc.)
- 2 TB Lucini Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 C Red Onion (chopped small)
- 1/4 C Garlic (fresh, minced)
- 1/2 C Lucini Organic Peeled Tomatoes
- ½ tsp Paprika (or achiote)
- 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 4 C Water
- 2 TB Cilantro (chopped leaves)
- Salt
- Black Pepper (fresh, ground)
Preparation:
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or pot. Add the diced onions and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until you can smell the garlic. Add the tomatoes, paprika,ground cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the soaked beans (and enough to cover the beans) and simmer for about 2 hours, until all of the liquid has been reduced. Mix in the chopped cilantro.