"Turn the bag of hard little black pebbles into a side -- or filling -- for just about any Mexican-style dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound black turtle beans
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1 small red onion, chopped
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1 small carrot, chopped
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2 whole serrano chiles or 1 jalapeño chile (optional)
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1/4 pound bacon, chopped
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4 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground black pepper