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Indian Spiced Pinto Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt, to taste
• Water
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

1. Soak the pinto beans in water overnight.
2. Rinse the soaked beans and pressure cook them with water for 3-4 whistles.
3. In a pan, heat oil and add diced onions. Sauté until they turn translucent.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for a minute.
5. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
6. Add all the spices and salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add the cooked pinto beans along with the water and mix well.
8. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the beans are coated with the spices and the curry thickens.
9. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Pinto Bean and Corn Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked pinto beans
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, add cooked pinto beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, avocado, and cilantro.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.