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Wild West Beans

Source of Recipe

by Shanny, adapted from Calamity Jane's - Durango CO


List of Ingredients

3/4 cup navy beans
1/2 cup small red beans
1/2 cup black beans
1/4 cup split peas
2 quarts cold water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne
2 medium bay leaves
2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 pint canned tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
2 cups hot cooked rice (optional)
1 cup grated jack cheese
1/2 cup sliced scallions


Recipe

Rinse beans, cover with water and soak overnight. Drain.

Place in large pot with 2 quarts water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender - 1½ to 3 hours. Add seasonings, onion, garlic and tomatoes; cook for another 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves, stir in cilantro, serve over rice, garnish with scallions & cheese.

Or delete the cilantro, rice, scallion & cheese, and just serve it as soup or over nice hot cornbread!