Best 8 Four Bean Medley Recipes

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When it comes to hearty and flavorful meals, the four bean medley is a classic dish that never disappoints. Consisting of a combination of four different types of beans, this delicious and satisfying meal is a versatile culinary creation that can be prepared in a variety of ways. From simple stews and soups to hearty salads and casseroles, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of finding the best recipe to create a four bean medley that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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FOUR-BEAN MEDLEY



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This side dish always gets compliments. It's easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it's super convenient to take to potlucks and church get-togethers. -Susanne Wasson, Montgomery, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 6h40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, quartered and sliced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder., Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Place the beans in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add onion mixture and bacon; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CORN AND BEAN MEDLEY



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 quarts, about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 large red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 ears of corn, kernels and milk scraped from cobs (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained (cooked until just tender)*
2 cups cooked navy or cannellini beans, drained (cooked until just tender)*
2 cups cooked black beans, drained (cooked until just tender)*
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat, saute the bacon until very crispy and all of the fat is rendered, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-lined plate to drain. Set aside. Remove all but 1/4 cup of the bacon drippings from the pan and save for another use. To the hot bacon drippings add the onion and cook until lightly caramelized, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add the corn, thyme, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, remaining teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the stock, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to a brisk simmer. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost completely reduced, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the green onions, stir to combine, then cover and remove from the heat. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to marry. Reheat slowly, if necessary, before serving.

SLOW-COOKED BEAN MEDLEY



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I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the five cans called for. The sauce makes any combination delicious! It's a gluten-free side dish that's popular with just about everyone. -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups ketchup
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until onion and peppers are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BAKED BEAN MEDLEY



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This is another recipe that I got from a mother from my son's preschool. I've tried this and it is really easy to make and honestly tastes like home-made "baked all day" stuff! I did tweak it just a bit for our taste -- like by adding molasses...But anyway, it's very filling and the kids love it when I make this with a side of cornbread. Very good!

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground chuck
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
2 (31 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can red beans
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
3/4 lb bacon, cooked, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups hickory smoked flavor barbecue sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons dark molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck with the onion until done. Drain fat.
  • Drain 1 can pork 'n beans, kidney beans and lima beans. Add all beans into the meat mixture and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Add bacon, BBQ sauce, sugar, vinegar, molasses, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour in a preheated 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 884, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 2387.9, Carbohydrate 113.3, Fiber 22.4, Sugar 30.8, Protein 37.4

FOUR-BEAN MEDLEY



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This bean side dish is easy to fix ahead and simmer in the slow cooker.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 strip (blank)s bacon strips, diced
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s medium onions, quartered and sliced
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside.
  • Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
  • Combine the beans in a slow cooker. Add onion mixture and bacon; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the beans are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 912.6 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

FOUR-BEAN MEDLEY



Four-Bean Medley image

This bean side dish is easy to fix ahead and simmer in the slow cooker.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 strip (blank)s bacon strips, diced
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s medium onions, quartered and sliced
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside.
  • Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
  • Combine the beans in a slow cooker. Add onion mixture and bacon; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the beans are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 912.6 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

THREE-BEAN MEDLEY



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Kidney beans, garbanzo beans and green beans are marinated in a dressing of mustard and cider vinegar for a delicious side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup HEINZ Yellow Mustard
1/4 cup HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green beans, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix mustard, vinegar and sugar in large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add beans; stir. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

BEAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Make and share this Bean Vegetable Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cups red kidney beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) packet frozen baby lima beans
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2/3 cup parsley, Chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Ground
3 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, Grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion, celery, and green pepper.
  • Cook slowly for 10 minutes.
  • Do not brown.
  • Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, lima beans, barley, parsley, salt, basil, and black pepper.
  • Transfer mixture to a buttered 2-to 3 quart casserole with lid.
  • Add boiling water.
  • Cover.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.
  • Good served with: Marinated, slightlt blanched mixed vegetables, hot French bread and butter.
  • Tips: This dish can be assembled and baked later.
  • Add the boiling water just before baking.
  • Baking time should be increased by 15 minutes when starting refrigerated temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 968.5, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 21.3

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beans: Look for beans that are plump and free of blemishes. Avoid beans that are shriveled or have a musty odor.
  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce their cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them soak for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans in your medley will give you a more flavorful and interesting dish. Some good combinations include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
  • Add aromatics to the cooking liquid: Adding aromatics such as onion, garlic, and celery to the cooking liquid will help to enhance the flavor of the beans.
  • Season the beans well: Don't be afraid to season the beans well with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the beans.
  • Serve the beans with a variety of sides: Four bean medley is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some good options include rice, potatoes, cornbread, or salad.

Conclusion:

Four bean medley is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a little planning, you can easily make a delicious and satisfying four bean medley that the whole family will enjoy.

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