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Vegetable Picadillo

Vegetable Picadillo

Ingredients

1 tbl olive oil 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloved, minced 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14-1/2 oz) can Rotele tomatoes (with jalapenos) can use diced 1/4 cup raisins 2 tbl tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (taste before adding, if using Rotele)	Advertisements

Preparation
 

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Saute the bell peppers, the onion and garlic until
softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, raisins, tomato paste, cumin, and
cayenne (if using). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring as needed, until
the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes.

This picadillo is excellent in vegan pita bread. Can also include lettuce and tomato as a
topping.

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