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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans
  • 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • water (enough to cover beans)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1-1/2 tsp pepper

Method

  • In large saucepan, cover beans with water and soak overnight. Bring to boil and
  • cook two minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Add tomatoes, onion, green peppers, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme and pepper. If necessary, add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender, adding more water if beans are dry.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve with rice. Serves 4.