Hearty Bean Stew Food

HEARTY BEAN STEW

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.

CROCK POT HEARTY BEAN & VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Rinse beans and then soak overnight in water.
• Drain beans and place in crock pot.
• Add vegetable juice, wine, soy sauce, and apple or pineapple juice.
• Cover with vegetable stock or water; the amount added depends on whether you prefer a soup (more liquid) or a stew (less).
• The juice adds just a tad of sweetness and the soy sauce adds depth and the tang of salt.
• Cook on high for 2 hours.
• Add vegetables, herbs, and spices, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on low until carrots and parsnips are tender.
• When tender, add rice or pasta and cook for one additional hour on low.
• For beans use 3 or 4 kinds, such as black, red kidney, pinto, baby lima, lentil, and green and/or yellow split peas.

EASY TASTY HEARTY LENTIL BLACK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Saute chopped veggies and garlic in the olive oil with a thyme leaf in a soup pot.
• Add 4 cups of cold water, bay leaf, lentils, black beans and unsalted veggie cube to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 25 minutes on medium/high. In a crockpot, cook 5 hours on low.
• Add spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper to taste,and heat on medium for 5 more minutes.
• Add minced parsley and serve.
• Slow Cooker or Crockpot Directions: Throw everything in the crockpot, set the heat on low, cover and cook for 6 - 8 hours. Add the spaghetti sauce, salt & pepper and parsley at the end.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.

HEARTY WHITE BEAN STEW RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Trim the root end and the tough, dark green top of the leek and remove any thick outer layers. Cut the leek in half lengthwise, then slice into ¼-inch (6-mm) thick half moons.
• Transfer to a bowl of water and shake around with your fingers to loosen any dirt or grit. Let the leeks sit in the water for a couple minutes to let any grit to sink to the bottom of the bowl. Carefully remove the cleaned leeks from the bowl, leaving the dirty water behind.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy and most of the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes.
• Add the leeks, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables have released their juices and begin to soften.
• Add the thyme leaves, tomatoes, beans, and vegetable stock. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until slightly reduced and hot throughout. Season with more salt, to taste.
• Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty bread.
• Enjoy!

HEARTY BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Follow instructions on the beans to reconstitute them.
• Save the water on the last rinse for the soup.
• In a large pot render the bacon until quite crisp, not burned.
• Add in onion, celery, peppers and mushrooms.
• Cook over low to medium heat until very soft and fragrant.
• Pour in stock and beans (with their water) Add herbs and spices; take it easy, you can always add more.
• Simmer over low heat for about an hour.
• Add tomatoes, taste and adjust seasonings.
• Boil water for the pasta in another large pot.
• Cook the pasta about half way, drain and add to first pot.
• Bring to a boil and cook noodles all the way.
• Be sure not to ruin the beans by boiling too long.

HEARTY BEAN AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Sort and rinse beans, then soak overnight in water.
• Drain beans and place in crockpot.
• Add vegetable juice, wine, soy sauce, and apple or pineapple juice.
• Cover with vegetable stock or water; the amount added depends on whether you prefer a soup (more liquid) or a stew (less).
• The juice adds just a tad of sweetness and the soy sauce adds depth and the tang of salt.
• Cook at high for 2 hours.
• Add vegetables, herbs, and spices, and cook for 5-6 hours at low until carrots and parsnips are tender.
• When tender, add rice or pasta and cook for one additional hour.
• NOTES: For beans use 3 or 4 kinds, such as: black, red kidney, pinto, baby lima, lentil, and green and/or yellow split peas.