Welcome to my cooking class! Today we are going to learn how to make a delicious dish of King City Pink Beans. This traditional dish is a popular favorite in many homes and restaurants, and I'm sure you will love it too. Let's get started! ##Ingredients **H2** * 2 cups of dried pink beans * 2 tablespoons of olive oil * 1 onion, diced * 2 cloves of garlic, minced * 2 tablespoons of tomato paste * 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika * 1 teaspoon of ground cumin * 1 teaspoon of oregano * 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper * 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder * 2 cups of vegetable stock * Salt and pepper to taste ##Instructions **H2** 1. Soak the dried pink beans overnight in a large bowl of cold water. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. 3. Add the garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Sauté for a few minutes until fragrant. 4. Add the vegetable stock and the soaked beans, bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes until the beans are tender. 5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with your favorite sides. Enjoy!