Western Beans

Name: Western Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/3 c. dry lentils; 1 1/2 c. water; 2 Tbsp. ketchup; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 3/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped; 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained; 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained

Eats Now Editorial Team · 273 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Western Beans – a delicious recipe with bacon, onion, dry lentils, water, ketchup, garlic powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

4 strips bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 c. dry lentils
1 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained

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Fry beans in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Add onion. Cook until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving.

273

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 strips bacon, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/3 c. dry lentils, 1 1/2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Western Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
273 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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