Best 2 Arizona Cactus And Beans Recipes

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ARIZONA CACTUS AND BEANS



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Being surrounded by land filled with wild prickly pear cactus in Arizona, I was inspired to find different ways to enjoy this local plant. This is a simple but tasty recipe that is best if served with warm cornbread.

Provided by CERAWALLACE

Categories     Side Dish

Time 33m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 potatoes, cut into small rectangles
1 cup shredded carrots
2 ½ (15 ounce) jars nopalitos cactus, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and carrots; cook and stir until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cactus, chili powder, garlic, fenugreek seeds, coriander, and cumin into the potato mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until cactus is softened, about 5 minutes. Add pinto beans; cook, stirring gently, until just heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 216.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

ARIZONA BEANS



Arizona Beans image

Make and share this Arizona Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stormy Nights in Ca

Categories     Beans

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (14 ounce) can lima beans
2 (14 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 (14 ounce) can French style green beans
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 lb turkey bacon
1/2-3/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 bunch green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut up the bacon and cook it.
  • Stir-fry green pepper and onions in bacon drippings.
  • Combine all ingredients and cook for 10 minutes at 350, then lower to 250. Cook for one hour.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 1007.2, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 12.2

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