Western beans

Western beans

Ingredients/Components

• water
• garlic powder - 1 tsp
• chili powder - 3/4 tsp
• bay leaf - 1 item
• ketchup - 2 Tbsp
• ground cumin - 1/2 tsp
• large onion, chopped - 1 item
• dry lentils - 1/3 c
• can kidney beans, drained - 1 oz
• dried red pepper flakes - 1/4 tsp
• bacon strips, diced - 4 item
• can pinto beans, drained - 1 oz
• can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped - 1 oz

How to make western beans:

Lightly fry bacon in a heavy, 3-quart saucepan. Add onion; cook until transparent. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat for 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring once or twice. Remove bay leaf before serving. Yields 8 to 10 servings.

Recipe categories: Weeknight, Side dish, Beans.