Marinara Surprise
By Mary McDougall
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Ingredients
1/2 Cup
Water
1
Onion, chopped
1/2 Cup
Celery, chopped
1/2 Cup
Carrot, chopped
2-3 Cloves
Garlic, minced
15 Ounce Can
Fire-roasted tomatoes, chopped
15 Ounce Can
Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tsp
Basil
2 Tsp
Chili powder
1 Tsp
Paprika
2 Cups
Packed fresh Swiss chard, chopped
Directions
1
Place the water in a large pot. Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften slightly. Add the tomatoes, beans and seasonings.
2
Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Add the chard and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Hint: Use any variety of cooked beans that you wish for variation. If you can’t find the fire roasted tomatoes, use plain chopped tomatoes.
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