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Beans in Coconut Sauce

This is fast food with a strong suggestion of west African and Caribbean roots. Fortunately the ingredients are readily found on grocery shelves (look in the Asian or Mexican sections for coconut milk). Ginger is optional.

30-45 minutes. Serves 3-4.

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    • Onion
    • Red pepper flakes
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    • Pinto beans, canned
    • Coconut milk
    • Tomato paste
    • Paprika
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Rice

1
Heat oil in a saucepan or skillet, then sauté about 5 minutes until onions are translucent
  • 2-3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped fine or sliced very thin
  • Sprinkling of red pepper flakes

2
Add and cook 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

3
Stir in, bring to boil, then simmer gently
—uncovered—about 15 minutes until mixture begins to thicken
  • 1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 14-oz can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper

4
 Stir in, then serve immediately
  • Palmful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Serving: Sprinkle servings with fresh cilantro, chopped; serve over rice

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