Harvest Beans Recipes

HARVEST BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse beans.
• In a Dutch oven combine beans and enough water to cover.
• Bring to boiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour, or cover beans with water and soak over- night. Drain off the water.
• Rinse and return the beans to the Dutch oven.
• Stir in the 3 1/2 cups water, the bite-size pieces of ham or sausage, chopped carrots, potato, onion, salt, oregano, sage and pepper.
• Bring to boiling.
• Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or till beans are tender, adding more water, if necessary.
• Stir the milk into the bean soup.
• Cook the soup until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

HARVEST GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash the beans, and cut the stem end off. (this can be done a day ahead of time).
• To cook: Bring a pot of water (at least 2 quarts) to a rolling boil.
• While the water is coming to a boil, heat the butter/oil in a medium pan and simmer on low with the pecans.
• Once they are lightly browned, add the SESAME SEEDS and MURAL OF FLAVOR.
• Add the green beans to boiling water and cook 2 minutes.
• Drain and rinse the beans to stop the cooking, but leave them warm.
• Drizzle the pecan mix with the honey, stir regularly, then when the beans have been drained and rinsed, add them to the pan and toss with the seasoned nut mix.
• Place in a serving bowl.
• Cover the bowl with foil and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.

HARVEST BEANS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place 2 tablespoons margarine in skillet. Cook onions until almost transparent, then combine all ingredients, blending well.
• Place in a slow cooker and heat on high setting for one hour or until heated through.