Adzuki Bean Bake Recipes

ADZUKI BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan with a tiny bit of water, so you are water sauteing really-not frying in the normal sense of the word.
• Gently water saute onions and garlic for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add squash,carrot and celery, cook with onion and garlic for 2 minutes-stirring regularly.
• Pour just boiled water over the vegetable mix and stir in the bouillon powder.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven 390°F.
• Stir the sliced leek and adzuki beans into the veggie mix.
• Return to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cornstarch or arrowroot mixture and cook for about 1 minute or until the sauce thickens to your liking, stirring.
• Remove from the heat and transfer to a 3 3/4 cup ovenproof dish.
• Arrange slices of the sweet potato on top of the bean and veggie mix.
• Brush with a little oil and bake for about 30 minutes until the potato is soft.

BAKED ADZUKI BEANS WITH EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pick over and discard any damaged beans or stones; rinse the beans, then place in a sauce pan adding plenty of water to cover; soak for a minimum of three hours (can be all day).
• Drain the beans and return to the sauce pan with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
• Add the bouquet garni and bring water to the boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the beans are tender (20 to 40 minutes); drain and set aside, discarding the bouquet garni.
• Place the eggplant cubes in a colander and sprinkle with kosher or sea salt; let drain for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels (this step can be done while the beans are boiling).
• Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
• In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 4 TBS of the olive oil then add the eggplant and saute until lightly browned on all sides (5 to 10 minutes).
• When the eggplant has browned, transfer to a large baking dish (I use an oval 35 cm X 24 cm).
• In the same frying pan, heat the remaining 2 TBS olive oil and saute the onion until it begins to soften but not brown (about 5 minutes).
• Add in the garlic and continue to saute 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, stock, allspice, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste; simmer slowly for 5 minutes, then transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
• Add the beans and the basil to the baking dish, and mix everything well.
• Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
• Serve immediately.