Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans;
- 2 cups diced tomatoes;
- 6 cups vegetable stock;
- 1 large yellow onion;
- 1 yellow pepper;
- 1 red pepper;
- 1 green pepper;
- 1 tbsp ground cumin;
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro;
- 3 tbsps olive oil;
- 1 tsp maple syrup;
- Sea salt, to taste;
- Black pepper, to taste;
- Brown rice or quinoa (optional)
Directions
- Bring olive oil to medium heat in heavy-bottom pot.
- Slice onions and cook for five minutes, or until caramelized.
- Slice peppers and add, cooking for five more minutes.
- Add tomatoes and beans and cook for five minutes, combining well.
- Add cumin, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper and stir well.
- Pour six cups vegetable stock over top, turn to high heat, and bring to boil.
- Once stock comes to a boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for an hour.
- Wash cilantro, pat dry, chop, and use as garnish.
- Serve as-is or over brown rice or quinoa.