Ingredients
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- 2-3 Tbsp. canola oil
- 3 medium onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed or 1 t. garlic powder
- 3/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 cups water
- 2-3 Tbsp sugar, or to taste
- 1 T. molasses
- 2 T. reduced sodium soy sauce, gluten-free
- ½ t. allspice
- 1/4 – ½ t. red (cayenne) pepper (can also add a touch of chipotle or smoked paprika)
- 1/4 c. vinegar or ½ c. lemon juice
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans or about (3) 15 oz. cans low-sodium beans, drained and well-rinsed
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onion and garlic in oil til soft. In a bowl, combine tomato paste, water, sugar, molasses, soy sauce and allspice. Add this mixture to onions, then add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30-40 minutes.