Western Beans

Western Beans photo
Makes 8 to 10 servings
SarahSarah Haengel

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.

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