Anasazi Beans Food

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.

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.

ANASAZI BEAN VEGGIE BURGERS

Steps:

• Cook the beans in water (with a pinch of salt) for approximately 1 hour, until soft but not mushy. (Pinto beans will take about 20 minutes longer.) Drain (but don't rinse) and cool.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan. Saute the onion, bell peppers and carrot until soft, about 10 minutes. Cool.
• Process the beans in a food processor until roughly chopped (only a couple of pulses). Remove the beans and repeat that step for the vegetables.
• Combine beans and vegetables in a large mixing bowl, season with cumin, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Add the egg and then work the bread crumbs into the bean mixture, starting with small amounts and gradually adding more. It should hold together and have a texture similar to pie dough. If the mixture seems a little dry, add up to 1 tablespoon additional olive oil.
• Form patties. Starting with a cold pan, saute with 1 tablespoon olive oil until golden, approximately 3 minutes on each side. Add a slice of cheddar and serve with mayonnaise.

THE FORT'S REFRIED ANASAZI (CLIFF DWELLER'S) BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse anasazi beans under cold water. Place in a saucepan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil then turn down heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. When beans are done drain off remaining liquid and cool slightly. Beans should be soft.
• In a large hot saute pan, add the bacon and saute until crisp. Then add the salsa, cooked beans, 1/4 cup of milk, and seasonings and simmer for 5 minutes. In a food processor add the bean mixture and cheese and pulse until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add the rest of the milk. Check seasonings and adjust to taste. Serve immediately.

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.