Dried red kidney beans are a great way to stretch your dollar. Plan ahead to allow soaking time for the dried beans. If you prefer to use canned beans, choose a no-salt-added variety. You'll need about 4 1/2 cups, or 3 (15-ounce) cans.
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Ingredients
Method
Sort through beans and remove and discard any small stones or debris.
In a large bowl, cover beans by 3 inches with cold water, cover and set aside at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain soaked beans and transfer to a large pot.
Cover by 2 inches with cold water and bring to a boil; skim off and discard any foam on the surface.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, gently stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Drain beans and set aside.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup water to a simmer.
Add onion, carrots, pepper and garlic and cook until onion is translucent and vegetables are beginning to soften, about 12 minutes.
Add chili powder and cook 1 minute, stirring.
Add tomatoes and their juices and 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
Add cooked beans and simmer 30 minutes longer to blend flavors.
Stir in salt and serve.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
180
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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