The Anasazi bean, named after the Ancestral Pueblo people of the Southwestern United States, is a popular variety of pinto bean known for its sweet flavor and creamy texture when cooked. This nutritious legume adds hearty protein and fiber to many classic Tex-Mex and Southwestern dishes. In this article, I will instruct you how to cook anasazi bean properly, bring out wonderful flavor and texture.
1. How To Cook Anasazi Beans on Stove
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Anasazi beans
- 8 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, diced red onion, lime wedges
Instructions
Rinse the Anasazi beans and pick through to remove any debris.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for 3-5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add the dried beans, water/broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover pot with lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender.
Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve beans warm with desired garnishes like chopped cilantro, diced red onion, lime wedges, etc. Enjoy!
2. How To Cook Anasazi Beans in Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 1 bag (16 oz) dried Anasazi beans
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse beans and pick through to remove any debris.
In Crock Pot, combine beans, broth, onion, garlic and seasonings.
Cook on Low setting for 7-8 hours.
If more liquid is needed during cooking, add additional broth.
Mash some of the beans against the side of pot to thicken stew.
Serve beans warm, garnished with cilantro. Enjoy over rice or as a side dish.
3. How To Cook Anasazi Beans in Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Anasazi beans, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Add all ingredients to pressure cooker pot and stir to combine.
Lock the lid into place and select the Beans/Legumes setting (or manual setting for 25 minutes on High pressure).
Once cooking completes, quick release the pressure.
Carefully remove lid, tilting it away from you.
Stir beans, adding more broth or water if too thick.
Serve warm, with desired toppings like chopped cilantro or green onions, and lime wedges. Enjoy over rice or as a side dish.
Now that you know how to cook Anasazi beans, it’s time to grab a bag of these Southwestern specialties! Follow the stovetop, crockpot or pressure cooker steps outlined above for tender, sweet and perfectly creamy Anasazi beans.
