Pinto Beans & Smokey Tofu

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Pinto Beans & Smokey Tofu

 

1 pound dried pinto beans, sorted and washed

5 cups water

1 large onion, chopped

8 oz. smoked baked tofu cubed

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped mild green chiles

1 jalapeno seeded and minced

1 chipotle in adobo sauce chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

fresh ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon mexican oregano

1 tsp. smoked bittersweet paprika

2 tsp. liquid smoke

 

Cover beans with water and soak overnight; drain.

Place beans in a 5- or 6-quart crockpot with water and remaining ingredients.

Cover cooker and cook on low setting for 9-10 hours, or until beans are soft and

done. Stir a couple of times during cooking, if possible. Serve with cornbread,

rice, a green salad or slaw.

Serves 8 to 10.

 

Recipe by Tomi

 

 

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