Portuguese Bakes Beans (Feifoes Assados)

Portuguese Bakes Beans (Feifoes Assados)

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

2	teaspoons	olive oil
2	medium	Onions -- chopped
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
4	cups	cooked white kidney beans -- or red kidney beans
1	cup	chicken broth
2	tablespoons	tomato paste
2	teaspoons	hot pepper sauce
1	teaspoon	hot paprika
1/2	teaspoon	ground cinnamon
3	pieces	bay leaves
4	slices	back bacon -- diced
1	teaspoon	salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

In Dutch oven or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic for 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in beans, broth, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, paprika, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Transfer bean mixture to a casserole, or bake in Dutch oven. Sprinkle bacon over beans. Bake in 300 degree oven for 15 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Stir bacon into beans. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.