Ingredients:
1 cup red beans (soaked overnight, then pressure cooked or boiled until soft) or you could use 1 can of canned pre-cooked red beans
1 large Roma tomato (or 2 small), diced into inch cubes
1/2 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ginger root grated
1 tsp paprika
6-8 medium sized fresh mint leaves (whole or chopped)
1/5 tsp turmeric or curry powder (optional)
salt to taste
11/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
Avocado and fresh mint to garnish
Cooking Method:
In a medium shallow pan, add oil in low heat, add onion, garlic, ginger and saute until light brown. Add the tomato, turmeric (if you like) and paprika and saute for a minute. Then add beans and water and turn to medium heat and allow water to boil off. Add mint and salt, switch off burner and cover. Open and stir lightly, garnish with avocado slices and mint. Serve while warm!
