Best Pinto Or Anasazi Beans Recipes

SIMPLE ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• 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.

PERFECT PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE POT OF ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• Wash and soak a pound of beans according to the directions on the package. Drain them and put them in a pot.
• Cover them with water and cook them until they are tender, adding more water if necessary.
• While the beans are cooking, saute chopped onions, minced garlic cloves, and jalapenos in olive oil. Add the vegetable mixture to the beans while they are cooking. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.

ANASAZI & PINTO BEANS WITH HOMINY & GREEN CHILES

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in water to cover.
• In the morning rinse the beans with cold water and place in a large pot with fresh water to cover.
• Stir in the salt, cover and simmer slowly 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the beans are tender.
• Add water when necessary and stir occasionally to prevent the beans from burning.
• Add hominy and simmer, covered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• The hominy and beans should be very soft and moist, but not too watery.
• While the beans and hominy are cooking, roast, peel, seed and dice the chiles.
• Sprinkle on top of the cooked beans for garnish.

PINTO OR ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• 1. I found these recently at a local store and decided to try them, they are similar in taste to pinto but with a milder "bean" flavor. They are really outstanding and my new go to bean!
• 2. NOTE: This is a crockpot recipe. These can also be made on the stove top, reduce cooking time to about 2-3 hrs. over a med. simmer.Ham hocks can usually be found in the section of your store where the whole hams are sold. If not using ham hocks, salt pork or bacon, but the ham hocks give you more flavor!
• 3. Rinse beans and pick out any bad ones. Using "Casserole" brand is recommended. Place all ingredients in crockpot. Fill crockpot 2/3 full of water. Turn on low and cook overnight. May need to reseason with a tsp of cumin, chili pwd. or salt after cooking.
• 4. Use these beans for this too: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/unfried-refried-beans-no-fat-low-sodium.html?p=2

PINTO BEANS WITH MEXICAN-STYLE SEASONINGS

Steps:

• Place pinto beans into a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 to 3 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
• Drain beans, return to pot, and pour in fresh water to cover; add diced tomatoes, bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours.
• Stir cilantro and salt into bean mixture; simmer until beans are soft, about 1 more hour.