Best 7 Pot Of Beans Recipes

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Cooking a pot of beans is a comforting and versatile culinary journey that invites experimentation and creativity. Whether you're looking for a hearty and flavorful side dish, a protein-packed main course, or a wholesome and budget-friendly meal, beans offer a myriad of possibilities. From classic chili and hearty soups to colorful salads and flavorful stews, the humble bean transforms into a culinary masterpiece with the right combination of ingredients and cooking techniques. Ready yourself for a flavorful expedition into the world of beans, where taste, nourishment, and versatility converge.

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OLD-FASHIONED BEAN POT BAKED BEANS



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This recipe is a good excuse to go antique shopping for an oven-proof, lidded bean crock. You can also use a lidded Dutch Oven. Fabulous beans--a real crowd pleaser.

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Beans

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried navy beans
1/2 cup chopped onion, plus
1 small onion, whole, peeled
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb salt pork, slices

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and pick them over. Put beans in a large plastic container with three times as much water as beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain beans. Combine beans and chopped onion in a large saucepan. Add water to cover them and heat to boiling. Cover and let simmer about 30 minutes. Drain liquid into a small bowl to reserve for sauce and for cooking.
  • Measure 1/2 cup of the bean liquid into a bowl. Add the orange juice, molasses, maple syrup, ketchup, and prepared mustard. Then add the brown sugar, stirring to dissolve. Lastly, add the dry mustard and salt and combine.
  • In a 2-quart bean crock or covered baking dish layer half the salt pork and all of the beans, making sure to bury the peeled, whole onion in the bottom. Pour the sauce mixture over beans and add just enough reserved bean liquid to cover them. Top with remaining salt pork.
  • Bake, covered, at 300 degrees for 4 hours, checking on the hour. If beans seem too dry, add a little of the remaining bean liquid. Uncover and then bake for one hour more.

ONE POT PINTO BEANS



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No need to soak these beans! Very simple. These pinto beans are somewhat like refried beans without the frying. They are creamy and easy to make in no time. No messy clean up with these beans

Provided by Runnergirl

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ¼ cups water
1 cup condensed chicken broth
2 pounds dried pinto beans
5 cloves cloves garlic, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (16 ounce) container pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Combine water, condensed chicken broth, beans, garlic, onion, and crushed red pepper flakes into a large saucepan; season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft, about 3 1/2 hours. You may need to add additional water to keep the beans from drying out.
  • Mash cooked beans with a potato masher to desired consistency. Stir in mozzarella and pico de gallo before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 328 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

POT OF BEANS



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These pantry staples are versatile, healthful, and delicious. Count on them for simple, satisfying meals.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound dried beans, such as kidney, cannellini, navy, pinto, or black
8 to 10 cups water, plus more for soaking
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 fresh chile, chopped
Coarse salt
Optional flavor add-ins (see below)

Steps:

  • Make the beans: Place beans in a large bowl; cover with water by several inches. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Drain. (For a quick soak, cover beans in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 1 hour. Drain.)
  • Make the flavor base: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, chile, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and any add-ins until onion and garlic are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add beans, 8 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, adding water as needed to keep submerged, until tender, 35 minutes to 2 hours, depending on type of bean. (Start checking for doneness after 30 minutes.)

INSTANT POT BARBECUE BEANS



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Traditional baked beans need to cook for hours, but these Instant Pot ones are ready in 40 minutes! They also use a secret ingredient: bourbon. To make the dish vegetarian, simply omit the bacon.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 15.5-ounce cans navy or small white beans, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Put the bacon in a 6- to 8-quart Instant Pot; set to sauté on medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is crisp and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the pot.
  • Add the onion and 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper to the Instant Pot. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the paprika and cayenne; cook 30 seconds. Add the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Turn off the sauté function. Stir in the beans, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, tomato paste, bourbon and mustard.
  • Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. When the time is up, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position and let the pressure release. Carefully remove the lid. Set the pot to sauté on medium heat; cook until the beans thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon.

QUICK 'N' EASY BEAN POT



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I find it's difficult to cook beans from scratch, so this recipe, using canned beans, is especially valuable to me. The beans turn out great every time. Marion Foster, Kirkton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) pork and beans
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon instant coffee

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in the beans, brown sugar, mustard and coffee. Pour into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BIG POT OF BEANS



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Chances are good you have some dried beans on hand, and that is a great thing. Especially since one basic recipe works for so many kinds, from red beans to white cannellini to black turtle beans. Choose whichever you like, but bear in mind: Sometimes, the best bean is the one already in your pantry.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     beans

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound any dried beans
Salt
Olive oil, as needed
Aromatics, such as peeled garlic cloves, a halved onion or shallots, a celery stalk or a carrot
Dried or fresh herbs, such as thyme, sage, oregano or rosemary sprigs, or a bay leaf or two
A hunk of cured sausage, bacon, ham, smoked duck or pork or a Parmesan rind (optional)
Chopped fresh herbs or celery leaves, red-pepper flakes, sliced scallion or red onion, flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans, then soak them in salted water (it should taste like the sea) for anywhere from 4 hours to 12 hours. If you don't have time, you can skip this step.
  • Drain beans and put them in a pot or electric pressure cooker. If cooking in a regular pot, add enough water to cover the beans by 2 to 3 inches. If using a pressure cooker, use less water, more like 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Add a drizzle of oil and whatever aromatics and herbs you like. Add enough salt to the cooking water to make it taste like the sea.
  • If using a regular pot, simmer the beans for anywhere to 30 minutes to 2 to 3 hours, depending on what variety you used, how old they were and whether or not you soaked them. Check on them periodically, adding more water if the level gets too low (as in, lower than the beans). For the pressure cooker, the timing is anywhere from 5 minutes at high pressure to 50 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs or celery leaves, sliced onion, if you like, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes and sea salt.

BIG BEAN POT



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Perfect for a picnic or tailgate party, these classic beans have plenty of bacon, onion, and seasonings, cooked slow to meld flavors.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 slices bacon (about 3/4 lb), diced
3 medium onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cans (16 oz each) baked beans
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz) lima beans, drained, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir bacon and onions until bacon is crisp and onions are tender. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Bake uncovered 60 to 70 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This helps to reduce the cooking time and makes the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: This adds flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Add aromatics to the pot: This includes onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. They add flavor and depth to the broth.
  • Season the beans well: Salt, pepper, and other spices can help to enhance the flavor.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender: This can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the type of bean. Don't worry, it's worth the wait!
  • Serve the beans with your favorite toppings: This could include rice, cornbread, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Beans are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients. Cooking beans in a pot is a simple and easy way to prepare them. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot of beans that is flavorful, healthy, and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, reach for a pot of beans!

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