This recipe for Pinto Beans with Fresh Tomato Relish is easy and simple to make, yet delicious and satisfying!
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours35 minutesminutes
Servings 12servings
Ingredients
For the beans:
1pounddried pinto beans
3quartscold water
1whole head garlicpeeled
1onionpeeled
1tablespoonsalt
For the tomato relish:
2plum tomatoeschopped
1teaspoondried oregano
1small onionfinely chopped
Dash of salt and pepper
1teaspoonvinegar
Garnish:
Sour cream
Lime wedges
Instructions
Look over the beans carefully for any stones or other debris.
Rinse thoroughly and place in a large stockpot with the water, garlic, and onion.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook slowly until the beans are very tender - at least 2 1/2 hours.
While the beans are cooking, make the relish. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together thoroughly.
When the beans are very tender and ready to serve, remove and discard the onion and stir in the salt.
Serve the beans with the tomato relish on the side along with a dollop of sour cream and lime wedges.
Notes
Let the beans cool completely before placing them in a covered container in the refrigerator. Warm beans placed in the fridge can sour. They'll keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and up to six months in the freezer.