Suggested Recipes Kidney Bean Recipe

Spicy Dark Red Bean Chili

ingredients

2 cups dry dark red kidney beans

1 tbsp chili powder

4 cups water

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 large sweet onion, chopped

1 tbsp dried oregano

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp paprika, diced

1 - 28 oz can dried tomatoes with juice

2 tsp salt

2 carrots, shredded

1/2 tsp cayenna pepper, shredded

1 - 4 oz can chopped green chilies

Cheddar cheese as desired

Directions

Rinse and sort beans. Soak overnight or use quick-soak method. Discard liquid. Add the water; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the beans are almost tender, about 1 hour. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and flavors have blended, about 2 hours. Top with shredded cheese if desired.