Two-Way Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried beans, in any combination
• 2 quarts water
• 4 teaspoons dried oregano, thyme or marjoram
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 pound smoked turkey or chicken, skin removed, or smoked pork, fat removed, and meat cut in large chunks
• 4 carrots, peeled and halved
• 2 large onions, quartered

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    357 calories; 6 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 36 grams protein; 79 milligrams cholesterol; 164 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About 5 cups

Preparation

1. Combine beans with water and 2 teaspoons of the dried herb and bay leaf. Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 1 hour. Drain.
2. Add 2 quarts fresh water to drained beans with remaining dried herbs, garlic, smoked meat, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until beans are soft but still hold their shape. Drain and discard the meat and bay leaf.

• Use this in the following recipes.

About 4 hours