4beanrelish Recipes

FOUR-BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
• Add the scallions, red onion, Peppadew peppers, honey, white beans, chickpeas, pinto beans and black beans and toss to coat. Let sit in the refrigerator at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Mix thoroughly before serving.
• Photograph by Kat Teutsch

GREEN & YELLOW BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• Finely chop beans and onions. (Cut into large pieces first & then use high speed on food processor.).
• Combine first 5 ingredients in a large pan, and simmer 30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Mix water and cornstarch.
• Increase heat until mixture boils, stirring frequently, and stir in cornstarch to thicken.
• Ladle hot mixture into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1" of head space. Use non-metal spatula to remove air bubbles. Apply snap lids and finger tighten bands.
• Can be stored in the fridge 'as is', or can be processed with a pressure canner (canning time included in total cooking time given below.)
• Pressure process at 10 lbs:
• 20 minutes for 1/2 pint and pint jars, 25 minutes for quart jars.

4 BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Mix thoroughly before serving.

4 VEGETABLE RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Chill 1/2 hour before serving.

FINALLY FOUND FOUR BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Drain a 19-oz tin of chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinse well, then drain again; place in a large mixing bowl.
• Drain a 14-oz tin of green beans and a 14-oz tin of wax beans well and then add to bowl.
• Drain a 19-oz tin of red kidney beans, rinse well then drain again; add to bowl.
• Dice up a coloured bell pepper (red, orange or yellow, I don't use green as I don't like them much) and add to beans.
• Peel a small red onion and slice into very thin strips and add to bowl.
• Lastly, add about 1/2 cup of chopped fresh flatleaf parsley.
• Now make dressing: in a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegars, oil, sugar (I use a scant 1/2 cup), minced fresh garlic, worcestershire, and salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally (before serving, taste, as it may need more salt).
• When ready, spoon bean salad into a serving bowl using a slotted spoon, to drain off most of the dressing before serving.

BEAN RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together beans, onion, garlic, mayonnaise, and relish. Season with salt, white pepper, and mustard. Mix well, and refrigerate for several hours before serving.