Charro Beans

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon coarse salt 
• 3 cups cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1.5 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper black
• 45 oz no-salt-added pinto beans drained and rinsed canned
• 1 slice bacon thick-cut
• 2 small tomatoes diced
• 2 cups vegetable broth unsalted

Equipment

• paper towels
• pot

Directions

1. In a large saucepot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
3. Add garlic to same pot, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Stir in crumbled bacon, tomatoes, beans, broth, salt, pepper and half of cilantro. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover slightly, reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro.