Best Hearty Peanut And Red Bean Stew Recipes

HEARTY BEAN STEW

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From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, "A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over couscous, rice or with cornbread is all it takes to warm us up. It's hearty, tasty and-unbeknownst to your family-healthy, too!" stew can be served over rice (note to editors: this is not meatless because of the beef broth)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3 large carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

RED BEAN STEW

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Hungarian gulyas (goulash) is the inspiration here, but this one is a vegetable dish. It has a deep, rich flavor redolent of paprika, garlic, lots of sweet peppers and onions. I like to serve this with noodles, or over thick slices of country bread. Note that soaking the beans is not absolutely necessary, but I find that they cook more evenly and have a more uniform, pillowy texture if I do.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound (2 1/4 cups) red beans, washed, picked over and soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 2 quarts water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium or large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large or 2 small green bell peppers, cut in small dice
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
Salt
1 teaspoon oregano
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, or a combination of parsley and dill
1/2 cup drained yogurt for topping

Steps:

Drain the beans through a strainer set over a bowl. Place the beans in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Measure the soaking water in the bowl, and add enough water to it to measure 2 1/2 quarts. Add this to the pot with the beans, turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Skim off any foam and/or bean skins.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onions, carrots and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 2 of the garlic cloves and continue to cook for another minute or so, until the garlic is fragrant. Season to taste with salt, add another tablespoon of oil and add the paprika. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, until the vegetables are well coated with paprika and the mixture is aromatic. Add a ladleful of simmering water from the beans to the pan, stir with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to deglaze, then stir this mixture into the beans. Add the tomato paste and bay leaf, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
Add the oregano, the remaining garlic cloves, salt to taste, cayenne, vinegar and sugar, and continue to simmer for another hour. The beans should be thoroughly tender and the broth thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust salt, and add more cayenne if desired. For a thicker stew, strain out 1 heaped cup of beans with a little liquid and purée. Stir back into the stew.
Just before serving, stir in the parsley. Serve over noodles or thick slices of country bread, topping each portion with a large dollop of drained yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 334, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 22 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 371 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

VEGETARIAN RED BEAN STEW

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 cups dried red beans, washed and picked over
2 quarts water
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 medium white onions, diced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 Ancho chiles, wiped clean, stemmed, seeded and lightly toasted
2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 celery ribs, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium yellow squash, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Ancho Chili Salsa, recipe follows, for garnish
4 medium Ancho chiles, wiped clean stemmed and seeded
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Steps:

Place the beans and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook until the small beans are creamy, not powdery, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the onions with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic, reduce the heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the aroma is released.
Pour the red beans with their liquid into the stockpot, along with the toasted Anchos, parsnips and carrots. Turn the heat up to medium and cook at a low boil for 10 minutes. Add the remaining vegetables and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer until all the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes longer. Remove and discard any chile skin that floats to the top. Ladle into large bowls and serve hot with a dollop of Ancho salsa.
Toast the chiles directly over a medium gas flame or in a cast-iron skillet until soft and brown, turning frequently to avoid scorching. Slice the chiles into 1-inch strips, then into a very fine julienne. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and let sit at least 30 minutes or as long as 2 hours before serving. Ancho salsa keeps a few days in the refrigerator.