Kokopelli Anasazi Beans With Sun Dried Tomatoes

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• Ready In: 26 hrs
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pot beans

Ingredients

• 2  cups  dried  anasazi beans
• 2  tablespoons  oil (olive or canola)
• 1  medium onion, chopped (or 4 T. dried)
• 1  garlic clove, minced (or 1 t. powder )
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped green chili peppers, chopped (or 1 med. fresh)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Rinse & sort beans.
2. Cover with water & soak overnight; OR bring to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat, cover & let rest for 1 hour.
3. Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender.
4. In a skillet, saute onion & garlic in oil until transparent. Add this mixture & all remaining ingredients to beans.
5. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until tender, stirring occasionally.
6. May be necessary to add water during last hour of cooking so keep a watchful eye.