Best The Forts Refried Anasazi Cliff Dwellers Beans Recipes

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REFRIED ANASAZI BEANS



Refried Anasazi Beans image

Anasazi Beans are offered by the Adobe Milling Co and can be ordered online from Colorado. Great beans! Named after the ancient Native Americans in that area. Great as a tortilla filling or side dish.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb dried anasazi beans
3 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Cook beans at a gentle boil in 3 cups water, covered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Drain beans and save liquid.
  • Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and bacon; mash beans together with sauteed mixture, adding a little liquid at a time, until bean mixture is smooth.
  • Can be frozen.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE POT OF ANASAZI BEANS



How to Make a Simple Pot of Anasazi Beans image

A piece of ham, a ham hock, or bacon can be added to the beans, but they are delicious without meat. If the beans need thickening, mash a cupful and put them back in the saucepan. To make frijoles refritos (refried beans), mash all of the beans by hand or in a processor and fry them in vegetable oil in small batches. Read more at Suite101: Anasazi Beans: Gift from the Cliff Dwellers http://mexican-food.suite101.com/article.cfm/anasazi_beans#ixzz0his2bnIq

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb anasazi beans
1 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin (more if you like)
salt and pepper
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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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.2, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.5

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