*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           MEXICAN BEAN STEW

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       cn           Pinto beans -- drained, rinsed
  2       tb            -- Mexican Spice Mix
                       (below)
  2                    Carrots -- cut in 2" chunks
    1/2   c            Zucchini -- cut in 2" chunks
  2       cn           Low sodium tomato sauce
                        -- Mexican Spice Mix
  5       ts           Cumin
  5       ts           Chili powder
  2 1/2   ts           Black pepper
  5       tb           Minced onions, dried
  5       tb           Minced garlic, dried
  2 1/2   ts           Salt

 Mexican Bean Stew: Combine pinto beans, seasoning mix,
 vegetables, and tomato sauce in a sauce pan. Add
 enough water to achieve desired consistency. Simmer
 covered for 30-60 minutes. Serve hot.

 Mexican Spice Mix: Combine spices and store in a
 covered bottle. Use 3 T mix for every 1 cup of dried
 beans.

 Adapted from Recipes to Lower Your Fat Thermostat, by
 LaRene Gaunt



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