Adzuki Bean Taco/Burrito Filling

Prose's Note:

These small red beans have a texture and flavor that approximates ground beef, in my opinion, but you could also use black beans or pinto beans in this recipe. Cooking time includes soaking the beans overnight.

• Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup dry adzuki bean
• 6 -8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 cubes vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon or 2 vegetarian beef-flavored bouillon
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Soak beans overnight in 4 cups water.
2. Drain and rinse.
3. In a large pot, sautee onions and garlic in oil.
4. Add beans and 2-4 cups of water (enough to cover). Bring to a simmer.
5. Add bouillon and bay leaf. Cook 1 hour, adding more water if necessary.
6. Add taco seasoning and crushed red pepper. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until water is reduced.
7. Remove bay leaf. Mash or blend about half the beans (I use an immersion blender) until the texture is similar to taco meat. Taste and stir in more seasonings if desired.

Reviews

[lonetree72]

A great substitute for ground beef and adzuki beans are such a great source of protein. I made my own taco seasoning, to keep the salt down. Excellent!

[Chef #756183]

In using store bought taco seasoning my final product ended up WAY too salty and not very 'taco' tasting! I used vegetable cubes. Followed the rest of the recipe exactly.