Chill Bean Casserole
This hearty and flavorful kidney bean stew is a comforting meal that will warm you up from the inside out. Packed with a rainbow of mixed vegetables and aromatic spices, this dish is a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening, this stew is sure to become a new family favorite. Serve it over rice for a wholesome and complete meal that will leave everyone feeling nourished and content.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- * ÃÂý pound Uncooked Kidney Beans
- * ÃÂý pound Mixed Vegetables (carrots, bell peppers and celery)
- * 1ÃÂý pints Stock
- * 2 pints Water
- * 1 Garlic Clove (pressed)
- * 1 Onion (chopped)
- * 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- * ÃÂý tsp Basil
- * ÃÂý tsp Cumin
- * ÃÂü tsp Cayenne Pepper
- * 14 ounces Tomatoes (chopped)
- * 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- * 2 ounces Bulgur Wheat
- * 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- * 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- * 3 tbsp Red Wine
- * Salt (to taste)
- * Pepper (to taste)
- rice ( if you want to serve with)
Instructions
- Soak the beans in water and drain after some time. Wash them well under running water.
- Boil in high flame in fresh water for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and cook for 40 minutes, depending upon the freshness of the beans. It takes longer to cook older beans.
- # Drain the water off and preserve the liquid for being used later.
- Place a pan on medium flame and add olive oil.
- Add onions and garlic and fry them.
- Add the cooked beans, chopped vegetables, basil, chili powder, cumin and cayenne powder. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Next, put in the tomatoes, tomato paste, bulgur wheat and 1 pint of the preserved stock.
- Bring to a boil on a high flame. Reduce heat, cover the top and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, red wine, salt and pepper.
- Add more stock if the consistency becomes too thick. Cook for a further 20 minutes. serve hot
Yield
Serves 4
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