Crock Pot

These tender, creamy Anasazi beans cook effortlessly in a slow cooker with no pre-soaking required. The beautiful speckled beans break down into a rich, flavorful dish that works equally well as a hearty side or protein-packed main course. This family recipe from Rachael delivers consistent results with minimal hands-on time. Source Family recipe from sister, Rachael. Equipment 6-quart slow cooker (Crock Pot) Measuring cups and spoons Fine-mesh strainer Ingredients For 1 Cup Dried Beans (serves 4) 1 cup (200g) dried Anasazi beans 1 teaspoon (6g) fine sea salt 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil 3 cups (720ml) water Instructions Preparation (10 minutes) Sort the beans: Spread beans on a light-colored surface and pick through them carefully, removing any rocks, debris, or damaged beans. ...

Special Equipment 5 to 6 quart crock pot/slow cooker Blender or food processor Ingredients Step 1 Coat the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray. Set the cooker to low heat and add the following ingredients: 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup uncooked green lentils, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3/4 cup chopped carrots 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 sprigs thyme 4 cloves garlic, minced Cook for 7 hours. ...