Beans in tomato

Description

In our country, beans are often used to prepare borscht, but in other countries, such as Latin America, bean side dishes are very popular. There, beans are cooked in tomato sauce with chili pepper and bacon. The dish can be stored in the refrigerator and should be reheated before serving.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Rinse the beans and pour boiling water over them, making sure the water covers them by 3-4 fingers' width. Let the beans sit for 1–1.5 hours.

2. 2

   Step 2

   After the required time, drain the water and transfer the beans to a large pot, cover with cold water (about 4 fingers above the beans), and place over heat. Cook for 75–85 minutes after boiling.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a pan until golden brown.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Peel the onion and cut it into medium dice, add it to the pan with the bacon, then add the minced garlic, chopped sage, chili flakes, tomato paste, and cook for 1-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Wash and finely chop the tomatoes, add them to the pan, pour in the broth and bring everything to a boil, then season with salt and add honey.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Place the boiled beans in a frying pan, cover with a lid, and after it comes to a boil, cook for about 1 hour, checking the beans for doneness.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Chop the parsley and mix it with balsamic vinegar. Place the beans on a plate, add the herbs, mix well, and serve.