Best 6 Anasazi Beans With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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Anasazi beans, also known as pinto beans, are a variety of common beans that have been cultivated in the southwestern United States for centuries. They are known for their earthy flavor and creamy texture, and they are a staple ingredient in many Native American dishes. When combined with sun-dried tomatoes, which add a tangy and slightly sweet flavor, anasazi beans create a unique and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. This article will provide you with a few of the best recipes for cooking anasazi beans with sun-dried tomatoes, so that you can enjoy this flavorful combination in your own home.

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KOKOPELLI ANASAZI BEANS WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Kokopelli Anasazi Beans With Sun Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Magic Mushroom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time P1DT2h

Yield 1 pot beans, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dried anasazi beans
2 tablespoons oil (olive or canola)
1 medium onion, chopped (or 4 T. dried)
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1 t. powder )
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers, chopped (or 1 med. fresh)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse & sort beans.
  • Cover with water & soak overnight; OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour.
  • Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender.
  • In a skillet, saute onion & garlic in oil until transparent. Add this mixture & all remaining ingredients to beans.
  • Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • May be necessary to add water during last hour of cooking so keep a watchful eye.

ANASAZI BEANS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Simmer

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried Anasazi beans
2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1 medium green chile, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse & sort beans. Cover with water & soak overnight; OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour. Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender. In a skillet, saute onion & garlic in oil until transparent. Add this mixture & all remaining ingredients to beans. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until tender, stirring occasionally. May be necessary to add water during last hour of cooking.

WHITE BEAN, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND FETA BITES



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Provided by Katie Brown

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     New Year's Eve     Feta     Fall     Winter     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 40 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, 2 tablespoons oil reserved and tomatoes chopped
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (from about 10 sprigs)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 ½ lemons)
½ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped and loosely packed
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about ¼ cup)
3 ½ ounces Feta cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup)
10 slices white sandwich bread, each slice cut into 4 squares
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In small saucepan over moderately low heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and tomato oil until hot but not smoking. Add pine nuts and toast, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until mixture cools slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, Parmesan, and Feta. (Topping can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 6 hours. Before serving, bring to room temperature.)
  • Arrange bread squares on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush on both sides with remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Toast, turning once, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Top squares with white bean topping and serve immediately. (Alternately, serve white bean, sun-dried tomato, and Feta mixture in bowl and arrange toast squares alongside.)

ANASAZI BEAN CHILI



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Western Colorado chili, also known as "Anasazi dream chili," a very healthy chili based on ingredients from the western slopes of Colorado.

Provided by SANJUANSASQUATCH

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes

Time 16h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Anasazi beans
4 cups water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped green chile peppers
4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut off
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 ham hock
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and drain Anasazi beans. Place in a slow cooker with 4 cups water and soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Skim foam off the top of the beans. Add onion-garlic mixture, chicken broth, chile peppers, corn kernels, tomatoes, ham hock, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 333.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

ANASAZI & PINTO BEANS WITH HOMINY & GREEN CHILES



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Make and share this Anasazi & Pinto Beans with Hominy & Green Chiles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iowahorse

Categories     Beans

Time P1DT3h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups dried anasazi beans
1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans
10 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups dried hominy
3 green anaheim chilies, for garnish

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.

ANASAZI ENCHILADAS



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These baked enchiladas are made with Anasazi beans and seasoned with cilantro, cumin and three cheeses.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups cooked dried Anasazi beans or pinto beans or 1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. In blender or food processor, place tomatoes, onion and garlic. Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute until smooth.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, place tomato mixture, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, the honey and red pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir together beans, ricotta cheese, bell pepper, cumin and remaining cilantro.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in baking dish. Spoon 1/2 cup of the bean mixture on 1 side of each tortilla. Roll tortillas around bean mixture. Place tortillas, seam sides down, on tomato sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over top; sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until tomato sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg

Tips:

  • Choose dried Anasazi beans that are whole and free of blemishes. Avoid beans that are cracked or split, as they may not cook evenly.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce their cooking time and make them more digestible.
  • Use a large pot to cook the beans. This will give them plenty of room to expand as they cook.
  • Add plenty of water to the pot. The beans should be covered by at least 2 inches of water.
  • Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until they are tender. Check the beans occasionally and add more water if necessary.
  • Once the beans are cooked, drain them and rinse them with cold water.
  • Use the beans in your favorite recipes. They can be added to soups, stews, salads, and burritos.

Conclusion:

Anasazi beans are a delicious and nutritious addition to any diet. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. They are also relatively easy to cook, making them a great option for busy weeknights. With their unique flavor and texture, Anasazi beans are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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