Pinto Bean and Pasilla Pepper Dip - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 Tbsp dried epazote (optional)
• 1 tsp + 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
• 1 dried pasilla or ancho pepper
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp hot smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Garnishes: lime zest (sliced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, crumbled feta cheese)