Turkish Fresh Pinto Beans in Olive Oil

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 1 /2 lb. Shelled fresh pinto beans (about 2 1/2 with shell)

8 Tb Sp. Olive oil

1/2 lb. Onion (1 medium) diced medium

1/2 lb. Tomato (1 medium) diced large

Half of each red and green bell pepper cut in 1/2 " strips

1 t. Sp.. Salt

1/4 t. Sp.. Sugar

A handful of parsley leaves to decorate

Water to cover 1 and 1/2" over

Cooking Instructions:

Put everything except pinto beans, parsley and water in a large enough pot. Cook about 5-7 minutes until tomatoes give color to the mixture. Add pinto beans and water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer covered until bouncier very soft. Add warm water if necessary. When cooked, it should have a consistency a thick bean soup. About 2 1/2 hours. Pour in a large bowl. After it is cooled spread parsley leaves on and cover. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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