Simple Anasazi Beans Food

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.

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.

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.

REFRIED ANASAZI BEANS

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.