Kidney Beans(Monday'S Dinner)
Hearty and flavorful, this kidney bean dish combines smoky seasoning meats with tender beans and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for comforting family dinners or gatherings, it offers a rich blend of savory flavors and comforting textures that satisfy the palate.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sort and rinse the dried kidney beans, then soak them in water for several hours or overnight.
- Drain the beans and place them in a large pot with the ham hocks or seasoning meat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic cloves, and chopped bell pepper to the pot.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, or until beans are tender and flavors meld.
- Taste the liquid before adding salt; then add salt and pepper to season as desired.
- Serve hot, ensuring each portion has plenty of beans and meat.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).