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Sugar Beans
A hearty and comforting South African dish of slow-cooked beans in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried sugar beans (or pinto beans)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse.
- Place beans in a pot, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until tender.
- In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, and cumin.
- Drain beans and add to the tomato mixture.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro.