Cranberry Beans with Tequila, Green Chiles, and Pepitas

Name: Cranberry Beans with Tequila, Green Chiles, and Pepitas
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Latin America & Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients: , Salt and pepper; 1 pound (2½ cups) dried cranberry, beans, picked over and rinsed; 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 6 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon, paprika; 1/2 teaspoon, cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon, dried oregano; 1/4 cup, tequila; 5 cups, water; 1 tablespoon, packed brown sugar; 1 , bay leaf; 1/2 cup canned chopped, green chiles; 1/2 cup roasted, pepitas; 1/2 cup sour cream or, queso fresco; 1 recipe, Quick Pickled Shallots and Radishes

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Side Dishes

Latin America & Caribbean

Mexican

Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans

Beans

Gluten Free

Vegetarian

We showcase the delicate flavor and texture of cranberry beans in a bold Mexican-inspired sauce with chiles and tequila.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook

SERVES4 to 6

TIME2¼ hours, plus 8 hours soaking

Cranberry Beans with Tequila, Green Chiles, and Pepitas

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Cranberry beans possess a delicate flavor and creamy texture not unlike those of pinto or cannellini. Originally from South America, they have become popular in Mexico as well, so we decided to pair them with bold Mexican flavors. Cranberry...

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