Made with fresh cilantro, water, oil, onion, garlic, ginger root, red chilies, lemongrass, whole green lentils, coconut milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beans and Legumes
Dried beans must be soaked overnight typically (some beans like lentils are an exception) to soften them. They can be stored (dry) for up to a year making them a great choice of stocking the pantry.
Beans are high in protein and fiber which is why they are a staple food item in so many cultures. They also make a great vegetarian alternative to meat.
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Asian Coconut Green Lentils
Charro Beans
Made with cumin, dried pinto beans, water, bacon, tomatoes, onions, garlic, diced green chilies, chili powder, dried oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Casola Po Staropolsku (Beans Old Polish Style)
Made with marjoram, salt and pepper, sugar, Uma or navy beans, bacon, onions, flour, prunes, raisins, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Black Eyed Peas & Rice Casserole
Made with garlic salt, rice, black-eyed peas, ground sausage, celery, onion, green bell pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Frijoles Con Chorizo
Made with Cheddar cheese, salad oil, pinto beans, garlic salt, salt, chorizo, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Refried White Beans
Made with fresh cilantro, vegetable oil, carrot, green onions, garlic, cumin, cannellini beans
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Butter Beans
Made with butter beans, salt pork, peanut oil, onion, thyme, dried thyme, dried hot red chiles, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans With Ham
Pinto beans, ham, and a blend of vegetables come together in this crock pot recipe, creating a hearty, seasoned dish. With minimal prep, it's an easy way to enjoy...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Southern Black Eyed Peas
Made with vinegar, garlic powder, black eyed peas, water, salt, black pepper, onion, bacon
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Savory Butter Beans
Made with savory, water, smoked ham, butter beans, butter, shallot, garlic, andouille sausage
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian White Beans
Made with black pepper, salt, white wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, bay leaves, water, canned cannelini beans
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lentil Rice Casserole
Made with cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chicken broth, lentils, brown rice, onion, sweet basil, dried oregano, dried thyme
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pinto Beans With Oregano And Minced Vegetables
Made with parsley, roasted red bell pepper, onion, carrot, garlic, canola oil, serano chilies, dried oregano, pinto beans, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Red Beans And Pasta
Made with fresh parsley, red beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, garlic, spiral pasta, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Dr. Pepper Beans
Made with pinto beans, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire powder, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, onion
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Spicy Black Beans
Made with fresh jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, dried black beans, turkey bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, dark molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Quinoa And Black Bean Salad
Made with garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, corn, red wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, lime juice, fresh coriander, salt, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Curried Black Eyed Peas with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Made with vegetable oil, coriander seeds, garam masala, dry mustard, mustard seeds, dried small red chilies, onion, garlic, crimini mushrooms
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake
Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Curried Chickpeas And Kale
Made with ghee or vegetable oil, onions, garlic, ground cumin, kale, frozen chopped spinach, curry powder, ground ginger, ground coriander
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hearty Trail Beans
Made with serrano peppers, pinto beans, yellow onions, water, garlic, cola, smoked bacon, ketchup, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Channa Dal Sai-Bhaji (Yellow Split Chickpeas With Spinach)
Made with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, yellow split chickpeas, tomato, tomato sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, frozen spinach
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lentil Mushroom Curry
Made with scallions, yogurt, brown lentils, water, onions, mushrooms, salt, curry powder, olive oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Baked Butter Beans
Made with molasses, ground ginger, salt, onion, butter beans, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Tuscan-Style Beans With Rosemary
Made with pancetta, olive oil, red onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, whole parsley leaves, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Lentils With Chorizo
Made with bacon, lentils, chicken broth, bay leaf, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Cowboy Beans
Made with toasted coriander seed, dried red beans, dried pinto beans, yellow onion, garlic, green chili peppers, tomatoes, vegetable oil, water or vegetable stock, smoked ham hock
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Frijoles Charros (Cowboy Beans With Chorizo)
Made with salt, cumin, pinto beans, bacon, onions, bacon drippings, chorizo, tomatoes, green chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ranch-Style Pinto Beans
Made with dried epazote, pinto beans, ground cinnamon, oil or bacon fat, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, tomato
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Eyed Pea Casserole With Ham
Made with pepper, olive oil, ham, garlic powder, tomato sauce, dried sage, black-eyed peas, cooked black-eyed peas
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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