Sort and clean the beans by transferring them to a big bowl and putting cold water until they are thoroughly soaked. Make sure to soak the beans for at least 8 hours (or overnight) for the best result.
Transfer the beans to a large pot to cook.
Cover with sufficient water so the beans can be one or a half inch below the surface.
Turn the flame to medium heat and bring it to a boil.
Once they start boiling, lower the heat and let them simmer for at least 45 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients seasonings and cook for an additional five minutes. If the consistency is still soggy, then cook it a bit longer.
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Notes
Make sure that the beans are clean and well-rinsed before putting them into the pot.
Wait until the Anasazi beans are soft before adding anything acidic, such as tomatoes and vinegar. Adding those ingredients early makes the beans harder to cook.
When simmering the beans, the foam on the cooking pot is plant-based protein — do not skim it off.
The best time to add salt is when the beans have softened. That way, the salt can easily penetrate through the beans’ skins to add extra flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Anasazi Beans Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
87
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Cholesterol
0.01
mg
0
%
Sodium
89
mg
4
%
Potassium
288
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
241
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.