Carmens Rice and Beans

Monicas Rice and Beans recipe

BEANS

3 cups beans (1 package or beans, lentils or garbanzos)

1 cup chopped onion

3 TBS minced Garlic -7 cloves

1/2 cup green bell pepper

1/2 cup red bell peppers

8 stems chopped cilantro (handful)

2 cups chicken stock 

2 TBS olive oil

3 0z can tomato paste

salt and pepper to taste

Soak beans for about 2-3 hours  or overnight

(check for rocks)

Rinse and then fill pot with fresh water a little above the beans (about an inch)

add an additional 1/4 cup chopped onion in with the beans and water to boil.

When water boils, lower heat. Keep covered with a lid.

cook for about 30-40 min until soft. or more if you want it softer. 

meanwhile...

cook onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro until tender and onions are clear in a separate pan. 

add to the bean pot. 

Then add the chicken stock and tomato paste to the pot . Mix and let it all simmer on low heat for about 15-20 min.

Add 1/2 TBS salt or more if needed.