Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried pinto beans, picked over and rinsed (2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 Tbs. coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
  • 1 red jalapeno chile, minced
  • 6 cups winter greens such as kale, chard, or collards, thinly sliced into chiffonade
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves, minced, for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced, for garnish
  • 3 limes, cut into wedges, for garnish

Method

  • Soak beans 8 hours or overnight in large bowl with 2 qt.
  • water and 1 1/2 Tbs.
  • salt.
  • Drain, and rinse well.
  • Set rice cooker setting to saute (or similar), and preheat 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add coconut oil, and heat 1 minute more.
  • Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno, and saute 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
  • Adjust rice cooker setting to slow cook (or similar).
  • Pour in soaked beans and enough water to cover beans by 1 inch (about 6 cups).
  • Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours, or until beans are tender and cooked through.
  • Fold in greens 1 handful at a time.
  • Cover, and cook 10 to 15 minutes more, or until greens are bright green and tender.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro, parsley, and lime wedges.