Tequila Feta Frijoles

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white onions, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • (or use 2 teaspoons Chimayo Spice Mix)
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 4 cups pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • juice of one lime
  • 2 large handfulls cilantro leaves, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • Serrano or Japaleno pepper, thingly sliced and seeded, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion in oil in a saute pan over medium high heat until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and spices; stir and cook another minute. Deglaze pan with tequila; reduce heat and evaporate liquid.

Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium low. Crush beans with a masher and cook until soupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste. Add Cheese and chili slices to top and serve.