Tongues of Fire Beans 24oz

With a fresh flavor and absorbent nature- use for Brazilian seafood stew with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and coconut milk.

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Tongues of Fire Beans with Tomato-Basil Pesto
Serves 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried Tongues of Fire beans
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• salt to taste
• 1-1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3 tbsp. tomato paste

Instructions

1. Sort beans and soak overnight in bowl using 3 times as much water as beans. The next morning rinse beans with cold water. Put beans in heavy saucepan, cover with two inches of water and bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until tender (35-45 minutes). Drain beans.
2. To prepare pesto: Mash garlic and 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl with back of wooden spoon until smooth. Chop basil in food processor and gradually add the oil to make a coarse puree. Add garlic, cheese and tomato paste and blend until quickly combined. Taste and add salt, if necessary. Top each serving of beans with pesto and add a side of fresh steamed grains, if desired.