Red Polenta

Ingredients

 * 1 c. corn meal per 3-4 c. water
 * crushed garlic, parsley and hot pepper
 * beans
 * butter

Directions

 * 1) Cook beans until they are tender, or about to burst.
 * 2) Drain, reserving the liquid.
 * 3) Gently fry beans in butter or fat with crushed garlic, parsley and hot pepper.
 * 4) Add in the bean liquid plus the quantity of water required to cook the corn meal.
 * 5) Season to taste, add corn meal mixed with cold water (1 c. corn meal per 3-4 c. water) and stir frequently until meal is cooked.
 * 6) Before serving, add butter.