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Chili Vegetables

Mean Lean Vegetable Chili

2 tsp vegetable oil 3 large carrots (about 12-oz total), peeled and chopped 1 large onion (about 8-oz), coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 large can (about 28-oz) crushed tomatoes in puree and kidney beans (or […]

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Legumes Sausages Stews

Winter White Beans and Sausage

This can become a fairly time efficient dish if you soak the beans before going off to work, which speeds up cooking time dramatically. 2 1/2 cups (1 pound) great Northern beans 1 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 onions, peeled and chopped into pieces the size of cornflakes 1 tsp pepper 1 pound […]

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Casseroles Grains Sausages

Wild Rice with Spicy Sausage

1 pound spicy Italian sausage (bulk or removed from casings) 1 tsp olive oil 2 cups wild rice 4 cups rich chicken stock 1 red yellow bell pepper, diced Saute sausage in olive oil until browned; drained on paper towels. Rinse wild rice and combine with chicken stock in 4-quart pot; bring to boil and […]

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Legumes

Bush’s Best Red Beans and Rice

4 cups fully cooked rice, kept warm 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 14 oz. fully cooked sausage (such as andouille), cut into 1/2 inch slices 3 cans (16 oz) BUSH’S Kidney Beans with liquid 2 cans (16 oz) diced tomatoes […]

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Legumes

Southwestern Pinto Beans

2 1/2 cups Lady Lee Pinto Beans 1/2 lb. bacon, cut up 2 cups (2 medium) chopped onions 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 (8-oz) cans tomato sauce 2 to 3 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp oregano leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/8 tsp ground cumin Soak beans as directed on this package; do […]