What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/1247637
May 17-23, 2020 What's up! 47 Great ideas for that pound of dried beans in your cupboard The beauty of beans try theserecipes Ham and Beans Ingredients • 1 pound dry great Northern beans • ½ pound cooked ham, diced • 1 small onion, diced • ½ cup brown sugar • salt and pepper to taste • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 tablespoon dried parsley Directions 1. Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans. 2. Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time. Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Ingredients • 1 pound dry kidney beans • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • 2 stalks celery, chopped • 6 cups water • 2 bay leaves • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • ¼ teaspoon dried sage • 1 tablespoon dried parsley • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced • 4 cups water • 2 cups long grain white rice Directions 1. Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight. 2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours. 4. Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice. Pressure Cooker Black Beans Ingredients • 7 cups water • 1 pound dry black beans • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 bunch cilantro, tied together with butcher twine • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 ½ teaspoons salt • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions 1. Combine water, black beans, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and salt together in a pressure cooker; cover and seal with lid. Cook on high according to manufacturer's instructions, about 40 minutes. Allow steam to release completely. Remove lid and stir balsamic vinegar into beans. Courtesy allrecipes.com