How to cook Anasazi beans

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How to cook Anasazi beans
Taste an ancient heirloom bean Anasazi Beans (tm) are reddish-purple and white spotted heirloom beans that have been constantly cultivated in the Four Corners region of the the United States since the ancient Anasazi inhabitated the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. The deep root system of these hardy legumes allow them to tolerate drought, heat, and dryland farming. The cooked beans have a sweet nutty flavor and a soft creamy texture. These tasty beans go well in soups, Mexican dishes and vegetarian burgers. Better yet, they require no soaking and only have 25% of the the carbohydrates that cause gas. These beans can turn bean haters into bean lovers.
Instructions
Step 1 Pour the dried Anasazi beans into a large bowl The dried beans can contain debris leftover from the harvesting process. Sort out any debris and remove it. Step 2 Rinse the Anasazi beans Rinse the beans several times with cold tap water. Step 3 Rehydrate the Anasazi beans Anasazi beans can be rehydrated by one of two methods. Soak overnight - Place the rinsed beans in a bowl. Add tap water until the beans are covered by 3-4 inches of water. Cover and let soak overnight at room temperature. The beans can absorb a great deal of water. Drain the beans and rinse well. The soaking water will contain some of the carbohydrates that cause gas. Quick boil - Place the rinsed beans in a pot, cover with water and boil the beans three minutes. Cover the pan and set aside for 2-4 hours. Drain the beans and discard the water. Step 4 Boil the Anasazi beans Add 1 cup of rehydrated beans to 4 cups of water in the dutch oven. Bring the beans to a boil and continue boiling for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Step 5 Simmer the beans Cover the beans and let them simmer for 1-2 hours. Step 6 Stir often Stir the beans often while simmering. Discard any foam that forms at the top of the pot. Step 7 Add water Add water during cooking to replace water lost to evaporation. Step 8 Check the beans Check the beans for desired tenderness. When acheived, remove from heat and drain. Step 9 Storage Cooked beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer term storage, the cooked beans can be subdivided into portions and frozen. Frozen beans can then be thawed for immediate useage. How to cook beans to prevent gas by J.D.G. Beans, beans, good for your heart, the more you eat, the more you...well, you know the rest. The good news, though, is that beans are great for your body. According to WebMD, beans are packed with pr...More> 2 articles Write	Things Needed Dried Anasazi beans Water Large bowl 4.5 qt. covered dutch oven Colander Timer Stove top Optional overnight soaking Tips & Warnings Overnight soaking is optional. Anasazi beans will foam while cooking. Skim off any foam that forms. Anasazi beans can be ordered online if your local grocery store does not carry them. Digestion information Anasazi beans only have 25% of the gas-producing carbohydrates compared to pinto beans. Anasazi bean nutrition Anasazi beans are a dietary source of fiber, protein, iron, calcium, and carbohydrates.

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