Bored of Beans? Simmer Them In Sofrito

The surge in dried-bean buying appears to have leveled off, but beans just might be here to stay.Granted, a hot bowl of chile beans might not hold the same appeal in the summer months as in the chillier days of winter.But there are plenty of summer-friendly things you can do with this most versatile legume.The preparation we are currently stoked about is Lalo's Cacahuate Beans. .This preparation came to light thanks to Joe Yonan, and he's a bean believer for all kinds of reasons.Simmering the beans in sofrito after they've cooked through is what sets this recipe apart.This helps meld the flavors together while preserving a level of freshness you normally don't get.Once the beans are done, just top them with a pico de gallo and serve with tortillas.It's a meal with flavors far more complex than the simple ingredients suggest, and one that's perfect for the summer months