Bitsy's Kitchen
Pinto Beans with Vegetables and Red Wine
1 large onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 lb. white button mushrooms, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced in half rounds
1 large potato, cubed
1 cup water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 cups dry red wine
4 cups cooked pinto beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
In a large pot, cook the onion, stirring in 1/4 cup water. Stir in the carrot, potato, 1 cup water, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and simmer briskly until the potato and carrot are cooked, about 20 minutes. (Add extra water if necessary to keep the vegetables covered.) Near the end of the cooking time, add the wine, beans, onion, garlic and salt. Return to a boil, lower the heat and simmer uncovered, 10 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves.
Meanwhile, spray a small skillet with nonstick cooking spray, and cook the mushrooms, stirring over low heat. Combine with the beans and serve.
Serves: 4