Western Beans
A nice take on baked beans that uses lentils.
ingredients
- 4 bacon strips, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup dry lentils
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (16 ounces)
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (16 ounces)
- 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
directions
Lightly fry bacon in a heavy 3-qt saucepan. Add onion; cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring twice. Remove bay leaf before servings.
Source: Sarah Haengel


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