Best Anasazi Beans Recipes

ANASAZI BEANS WITH HAM HOCKS

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight and drain off the water.
• In a large pot add beans, ham hocks, onion, salt, pepper and broth and simmer until the ham hock and beans are tender.

PINTO OR ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• 1. I found these recently at a local store and decided to try them, they are similar in taste to pinto but with a milder "bean" flavor. They are really outstanding and my new go to bean!
• 2. NOTE: This is a crockpot recipe. These can also be made on the stove top, reduce cooking time to about 2-3 hrs. over a med. simmer.Ham hocks can usually be found in the section of your store where the whole hams are sold. If not using ham hocks, salt pork or bacon, but the ham hocks give you more flavor!
• 3. Rinse beans and pick out any bad ones. Using "Casserole" brand is recommended. Place all ingredients in crockpot. Fill crockpot 2/3 full of water. Turn on low and cook overnight. May need to reseason with a tsp of cumin, chili pwd. or salt after cooking.
• 4. Use these beans for this too: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/unfried-refried-beans-no-fat-low-sodium.html?p=2

ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Using a pressure cooker....Cook 1 hour...if cooking in Dutch Oven cook 5 hours same if cooking in Crock Pot.
• 2. Sort and beans, place into Pressure Cooker, add all ingredients, fill cooker to about 1 1/2 inch from screws at top of cooker. You have to give it room to swell. You can soak over night if you are cooking other than pressure cooker. Cook 1 Hour...

ANASAZI BEANS AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Throw everything in a pot, bring to boil then simmer until done.
• 2. You can serve it over rice or eat it as a soup with crackers or crusty bread. Easy!!

REFRIED ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• Cook beans at a gentle boil in 3 cups water, covered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Drain beans and save liquid.
• Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and bacon; mash beans together with sauteed mixture, adding a little liquid at a time, until bean mixture is smooth.
• Can be frozen.

ANASAZI BEANS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Rinse & sort beans. Cover with water & soak overnight; OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour. Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender. In a skillet, saute onion & garlic in oil until transparent. Add this mixture & all remaining ingredients to beans. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until tender, stirring occasionally. May be necessary to add water during last hour of cooking.

KOKOPELLI ANASAZI BEANS WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Rinse & sort beans.
• Cover with water & soak overnight; OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour.
• Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender.
• In a skillet, saute onion & garlic in oil until transparent. Add this mixture & all remaining ingredients to beans.
• Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until tender, stirring occasionally.
• May be necessary to add water during last hour of cooking so keep a watchful eye.

ANASAZI & PINTO BEANS WITH HOMINY & GREEN CHILES

Steps:

• Soak the beans overnight in water to cover.
• In the morning rinse the beans with cold water and place in a large pot with fresh water to cover.
• Stir in the salt, cover and simmer slowly 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the beans are tender.
• Add water when necessary and stir occasionally to prevent the beans from burning.
• Add hominy and simmer, covered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• The hominy and beans should be very soft and moist, but not too watery.
• While the beans and hominy are cooking, roast, peel, seed and dice the chiles.
• Sprinkle on top of the cooked beans for garnish.

THE FORT'S REFRIED ANASAZI (CLIFF DWELLER'S) BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse anasazi beans under cold water. Place in a saucepan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil then turn down heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. When beans are done drain off remaining liquid and cool slightly. Beans should be soft.
• In a large hot saute pan, add the bacon and saute until crisp. Then add the salsa, cooked beans, 1/4 cup of milk, and seasonings and simmer for 5 minutes. In a food processor add the bean mixture and cheese and pulse until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add the rest of the milk. Check seasonings and adjust to taste. Serve immediately.