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Bean And Pumpkin Stew Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Soak died beans according to package directions,depending if you prefer the same day or overnight method.
  • Drain and rinse soaked beans.In a large pot,cover beans with water 2 inches above bean line.Bring to a boil,turn down to simmer.Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours,until just tender.
  • In a medium frying pan saute onion,green pepper,and jalapeno in the Achiote oil.When onion is tender and translucent,add tomatoes,oregano,cilantro and garlic,cook about 4 minutes until mixture is rather dry.Remove pan from heat,set aside.
  • when beans are tender,drain reserving 2 cups of the cooking liquid.Place beans back in pot,add onion/pepper mixture and pumpkin to pot as well.Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid and the 1/2 cup tomato sauce,stirring to combine.Bring to aboil over medium-high heat.When boiling turn down heat,cover and reduce to simmer.Cook 15-20 minutes.Or until pumpkin is tender but not falling apart.If stew is too thick add some more of the reserved cooking liquids from beans.Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Note:this recipe orginally called for bacon.For a smokey alternative add a dash of smoked paprika to sauteed vegetables.
  • You can also replace olive oil & tumeric for the achiote if you dont have any.

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    " It was excellent "
    dragonwings647 ate it and said...
    Sounds like a winner. Thanks
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