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Western Beans

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 51 min.

Makes

8-10 servings

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022
I've made these zesty beans many times for picnics and potlucks—they're hearty and zippy with chili pepper and the extra flavor of lentils in the ban mix. The recipe can be made ahead and heated before serving. —Arthur Morris, Washington, Pennsylvania
Western Beans
Western Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 4 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1-1/3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained

Directions

  1. Lightly fry bacon in a heavy 3-qt. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 169 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein.