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Spicy Latin-flavored red beans with tomatillos

Adam Ragusea · ♥ 8K likes · 184.7K views · 6 min video

Read about tomatillos in the BrightCulinary Book

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  • 1 lb red beans
  • plain water
Soak the red beans in plain water, overnight or at least a couple of hours.
  • 1 whole onion
  • oil
  • serranos
Chop the onion and start it in oil; add the sliced serranos.
  • 1 lb tomatillos
Roughly chop the tomatillos and add them to give them a head start.
  • 1 carton stock
Drain the beans and add them once the tomatillos soften; cover with stock or a watery liquid.
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • garlic powder
Season with a big pinch of salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and garlic powder; simmer until soft, a couple of hours.
  • lime juice
  • molasses
Taste and adjust salt; finish with a little lime juice and molasses.