These tasty beans are a wonderful variation from traditional baked beans. Not only are they delicious as a side dish, they also make terrific burritos or can be eaten like chili with baked tortilla chips or crackers.

Serves: 8 (Serving size: ½ cup)

Ingredients:

• 2 cans pinto beans, preferably unsalted
  
• ½ onion, finely chopped
  
• ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
  
• 2 Tbsps. spiced rum
  
• 1 Tbsp. catsup
  
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  
• 2 tsps. cider vinegar
  
• 2 tsps. Worchestershire sauce
  
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
  
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
  
• ½ cup water
  
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  

Instructions:

1. Rinse one can of beans. Use the liquid from the other can in the dish.
   
2. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a slow boil over low heat. Simmer until the green pepper is soft and flavors are combined, stirring occasionally.