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Pinto Bean Stew

"This thick, hearty stew is chock-full of beans and vegetables and makes a wonderful supper on cold winter days," relates Gina Passantino of Arlington, Virginia. "I sometimes serve it over rice for a fun change of pace. It also freezes well."

6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Ingredients

1 cup dried pinto beans
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 to 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place the beans in a large
saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2
minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan;
add the cold water, carrot, garlic, chili powder, salt and cayenne.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or
until beans are almost tender.
In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the corn,
onion and green pepper until tender. Add to the bean mixture. Cover

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Directions (continued)

and cook for 45 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and sugar. Cook 5 minutes longer or
until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 214 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 309 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.