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Viewed: 53 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 1 lb kidney bean, dried
- 6 slices bacon, chopped (1/2 in pieces)
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
- 1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
- 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups water
Method
- in large bowl place beans and cover with water, soak for 1 hour.
- meanwhile in a 3qt saucepan cook bacon over med heat until bacon is browned.
- reduce heat to med and add remaining ingredients (except 4 cups water and beans).
- cook stirring occasionally until onions are crispy tender.
- drain beans, add to vegetable mixture.
- add 4 cups water, cook over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
- reduce heat to med, cover, cook stirring occasionally until beans are fork tender (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
- remove bay leaves and cloves before serving.
