Pinto Beans with Bacon and Scallions

Name: Pinto Beans with Bacon and Scallions
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 3 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise, white and green parts separated; 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans; 1 cup water; Coarse salt and ground pepper

Bacon gives this bean side dish the flavor of baked beans without the long cooking time.

Source: Everyday Food, June 2010

Servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.