WESTERN BEANS

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I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks-they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra flavor of lentils in the ban mix. The recipe can be made ahead and heated before serving. -Arthur Morris, Washington, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 56m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/3 cups water
1/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained

Steps:

Lightly fry bacon in a heavy 3-qt. saucepan. Add onion; cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring once or twice. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.