2369. PINTO BEANS with BACON and SCALLIONS

serves four


1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise, separating white and green parts
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans
1 cup water
coarse salt and ground pepper

Heat oil over medium-high. Add bacon, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add pinto beans and water, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve topped with scallion greens.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Martha Stewart, Everyday Food, June 2010