Anasazi Beans With Ham Recipes

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!!

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 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.

ANASAZI BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Wash and drain Anasazi beans. Place in a slow cooker with 4 cups water and soak 8 hours to overnight.
• When ready to cook, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Skim foam off the top of the beans. Add onion-garlic mixture, chicken broth, chile peppers, corn kernels, tomatoes, ham hock, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE POT OF ANASAZI BEANS

Steps:

• Wash and soak a pound of beans according to the directions on the package. Drain them and put them in a pot.
• Cover them with water and cook them until they are tender, adding more water if necessary.
• While the beans are cooking, saute chopped onions, minced garlic cloves, and jalapenos in olive oil. Add the vegetable mixture to the beans while they are cooking. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.