Charro Beans with Chipotle Sausage

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 Mexican chipotle-flavored grain meat sausages, such as Field Roast, cut into 1-inch rounds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

1. Place beans in large bowl, and cover with cold water.
2. Let soak 4 hours, or overnight.
3. Drain beans, and place in large saucepan with 6 cups water.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender but not soft.
6. Do not drain.
7. Heat oil in separate large saucepan over medium heat.
8. Add onion, bell pepper, and sausage, and saute 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and translucent.
9. Add garlic and chili powder, and cook 1 minute.
10. Stir in tomatoes and beans (with cooking liquid); season with salt and pepper, if desired.
11. Cover, and bring to a boil.
12. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
13. Uncover, and simmer 10 minutes more.
14. Serve garnished with cilantro.

pinto beans, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, chipotleflavored grain meat sausages, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes, cilantro

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/charro-beans-with-chipotle-sausage/ (may not work)