Pinto Beans Sausage – Bean Cereals Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Country Pinto Beans and Sausage

1/2 cup dried pinto beans

water to cover

Vegetable Cooking Spray

1 medium onion, halved and sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

8 ounces reduced fat fully-cooked smoked sausage, sliced diagonally

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 Tablespoons dry white wine (optional)

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

minced parsley

1/2 cup reserved bean water

Soak pinto beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse. Cook at 15

lbs pressure for 15 minutes. Cool under running water and drain,

reserving about 1/2 cup bean water to add back if needed. Spray

a large saucepan or Dutch oven with vegetable cooking spray. Add

onion and garlic. Cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add

smoked sausage and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until browned. Stir

beans, tomato sauce, wine (if desired), brown sugar, rosemary,

oregano and thyme. Gently mix. If it is too dry, add back some

reserved bean water to desired thickness. Cook over medium-low

heat for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with minced parsley.

Category: Bean Cereals Recipes