Spiced Bean Stew

• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 12 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 teaspoon ground cardamom, can substitute nutmeg
• 12 teaspoon paprika
• 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
• 16 ounces water
• fresh parsley sprig

1. Soften the onions and garlic in a large pan with the olive oil.
2. Add the powdered spices and stir well for a few minutes.
3. Add in the tomatoes and then the beans.
4. Pour in a can of water and leave the mixture to simmer for at least half an our until stewed.
5. Serve the stew garnished with a generous amount of parsley and accompanied by brown rice.

onion, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, ground cardamom, paprika, ground cinnamon, tomatoes, pinto beans, white beans, water, parsley sprig

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-bean-stew-471563 (may not work)