Pinto Bean Salad with Spiced Molasses Dressing

Authorlisa
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time1 hr 20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins
 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, (not packed in oil)
 1 clove garlic
 1/2 cup molasses
 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 1 1/2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, (optional)
 Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
 1 small red onion, diced
1

Place tomatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer.

2

Reduce heat to low and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.

3

Drain and place in a blender with garlic, molasses, vinegar, oil, mustard and chipotle, if using.

4

Puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides once or twice. Season with salt and pepper.

5

Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in a large bowl.

6

Toss with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving

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Ingredients

 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, (not packed in oil)
 1 clove garlic
 1/2 cup molasses
 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 1 1/2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, (optional)
 Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
 1 small red onion, diced

Directions

1

Place tomatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer.

2

Reduce heat to low and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.

3

Drain and place in a blender with garlic, molasses, vinegar, oil, mustard and chipotle, if using.

4

Puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides once or twice. Season with salt and pepper.

5

Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in a large bowl.

6

Toss with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving

Notes

Pinto Bean Salad with Spiced Molasses Dressing

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