Rustic Italian Plum Tomato Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 2 cans pinto beans
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 ribs celery ribs
• 2 carrots carrot
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can italian plum tomato
• 4 cups herb broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp turmeric
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp cracked pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
2. 2Stir in tomato paste, ground cumin, ground coriander seeds, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Add rinsed pinto beans, crushed Italian plum tomatoes, and herb broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
4. 4Stir in fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, kosher salt, and cracked pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.