Barn-Raising Beans Recipe

Name: Barn-Raising Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb kidney bean, dried; 6 slices bacon, chopped (1/2 in pieces); 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley); 1/4 cup butter (or margarine); 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 4 cups water

Servings: persons

1 lb kidney bean, dried
6 slices bacon, chopped (1/2 in pieces)
1 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
4 cups water

1
in large bowl place beans and cover with water, soak for 1 hour.
2
meanwhile in a 3qt saucepan cook bacon over med heat until bacon is browned.
3
reduce heat to med and add remaining ingredients (except 4 cups water and beans).
4
cook stirring occasionally until onions are crispy tender.
5
drain beans, add to vegetable mixture.
6
add 4 cups water, cook over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
7
reduce heat to med, cover, cook stirring occasionally until beans are fork tender (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
8
remove bay leaves and cloves before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb kidney bean, dried, 6 slices bacon, chopped (1/2 in pieces), 1 cup onion, chopped, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley), and more.

Yes, Barn-Raising Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barn-Raising Beans

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