Simple Anasazi Beans

Simple anasazi bean recipe in a grey bowl on a blue grey background with a grey napkin and spoon

The Anasazi bean is an ancient heirloom bean. It has a deep reddish-brown and white spotted appearance. When cooked, the bean has a mildly sweet flavor and it turns pink.

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Course: Entrée, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: anasazi beans

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 102kcal

Equipment

1 large pot

Ingredients

2 cups Anasazi Beans rinsed, soaked and drained
1 medium onion
1/2 medium bell pepper
1 s celery rib chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 medium carrot diced
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes
2 cubes vegan bouillon or salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Sort and wash Anasazi Beans. Place the beans in a large bowl and pour cold water on them until they are completely soaked. Let it sit for 8 hours. Drain the water, and rinse the beans.
In a large pot, add soaked beans, and pour enough water so that the beans are about 1/2,-1 inch below the water surface.
Place the pot on medium heat and bring it to a boil.
Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, carrots, nutritional yeast flakes, vegan bouillon, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and salt.
Cook for five more minutes or until you get the consistency you like. If it is still too watery, cook for longer.

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