Chili Pintos
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 cloves Fresh garlic, chopped
- 2 Tbs. Oil
- 2 Tbs. Basil, dried
- 1 Tbs. Mexican Oregano, dried
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbs. Salt
- 3 Bay leaves
- 1 Tbs. Chili powder
- 3 Tbs. Honey
- 2 Tbs. Parsley
- 2 16 oz. cans Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Tomato paste
- 4 cups dried Pinto beans
- 10 cups Water
Instructions:
Soak bean overnight, then cook the following day with all the leafy herbs.Saute the onion, garlic, and pepper in oil, then add to beans with the rest of the ingredients.
- Simmer until done.
- Serving Suggestions:
- topping for macaroni just plain with whole grain crackers topping for haystacks with fresh, hot Flour Tortillas