Real Food Recipes - Pinto Beans
3 c. dried pinto beans, thoroughly washed
filtered water
2 T. whole plain yogurt
filtered water
3 T. bacon drippings (from range-fed pig with no nitrites or nitrates)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 t. ground cumin
grated jack cheese (for garnish)
cilantro (for garnish)
green onions (for garnish)
The night before: In a large Dutch oven, cover beans by at least 3 inches of filtered water. Stir in yogurt. Cover with lid, place in a warm area and soak at least 8 hours, but for as long as 24 hours.
The day of: Drain beans and rinse well. Place back in Dutch oven and cover (by about an inch), the beans with filtered water. Stir in remaining ingredients. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat so that beans simmer. Cook like this for about 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure they are not getting too done. Serve with grated cheese, cilantro, green onions, etc. Makes 12 servings.
Hey Sharon,
ReplyDeleteIs it what kind of pinto beans I use important? Do they need to be organically grown? How many servings do 3 cups dry beans make? Also, I've been keeping my eye out for you to post that meatball receipe you made for Frankie and I the other night! They were so scrumptious!
Anne