Mexican Bean Stew

Ingredients

1 package pinto beans
2 mexican spice mix
2 carrots in
4 chunks
1/2 c zucchini in
2 packages low-sodium tomato sauce
5 ts cumin
5 ts chili powder
2 1/2 ts black pepper
5 tb onions
5 tb garlic
2 1/2 ts salt

Instructions

Mexican Bean Stew: Combine pinto beans, seasoning mix, vegetables, and tomato sauce in a sauce pan. Add enough water to achieve desired consistency. Simmer covered for 30-60 minutes. Serve hot. Mexican Spice Mix: Combine spices and store in a covered bottle. Use 3 T mix for every 1 cup of dried beans. Adapted from Recipes to Lower Your Fat Thermostat, by LaRene Gaunt