Mexican Style Pinto Beans

Prep time:                          5 minutes

Prep notes:

Bean Soaking Time:         2-4 hours

Cooking time:                    60 minutes

Yields:                                  4 people

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 4 cups water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Juice of one lime
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Soak the beans and then place in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for 2-4 hours.
2. Drain and rinse beans.
3. Add to a large pot with 4 cups fresh water and bring to a boil.
4. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook for 1 hour or until beans are soft.
5. Add cumin, chili, lime and salt to taste.