Bean Trio Recipes

EASY TOAST TRIO

Steps:

• For the toast: Toast the slices of pumpernickel, sourdough and marble rye in the toaster. Butter each with 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
• For the Mediterranean toast: Spread the hummus onto the toasted pumpernickel bread. Top with the olives and tomato. Sprinkle over the feta and garnish with the oregano.
• For the cherry ricotta toast: Spread the sourdough with the ricotta cheese. Dab the cherry preserves on top and, using a spoon, swirl the preserves into the ricotta. Top with the cherries and almonds.
• For the smoked salmon toast: Spread the cream cheese onto the toasted rye bread. Fold the salmon and lay it on top of the cream cheese. Top with the capers, lemon zest and fresh dill.
• Halve the toasts and place onto a platter. Enjoy.

PERFECT PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water and let soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, then put them in a large pot. Cover the beans with water and add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, bacon, garlic, bay leaves, onion, bell pepper and some salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 3 1/2 hours.

THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a large bowl of ice water. Add the green beans to the pot and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and plunge the green beans into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the green beans.
• Whisk the vinegar, mustard and honey in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil until emulsified. Add the green beans, cannellinis, kidneys, basil, parsley and shallots to the bowl and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

SWEET AND SOUR BEAN TRIO

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet and crumble.
• Combine cooked bacon and 2 T bacon drippings with onion, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and vinegar.
• Mix with 3 kinds of beans in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.