Tepary Bean Recipes

Tepary Bean Stew by Native Seeds SEARCH

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The Tepary bean is high in protein, fiber and calcium making this a great addition to stews, soups and cold salads. With a unique flavor and texture, these beans become the star of the show in this stew recipe. Our friends at Ramona Farms, a local farm owned and operated by Ramona and Terry Button have helped to bring their traditional tepary bean back from near extinction, and now provide the beans to many restaurants and retailer’s throughout Arizona, such as, Native Seeds SEARCH who provided this amazing recipe for us to share. To learn more about their heritage, check out Ramona Farms for more traditional recipes and more information about this local farm. Recipe courtesy of Karen Button, reprinted and used with permission. Accepting new patients 480-882-4545.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time25 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 25 mins
 1 lb dried tepary beans
 1 small onionchopped
 2 cloves garlicminced
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 ¼ tsp Mexican oregano
 salt and pepper to taste
 3 qts chicken or vegetable stock
Optional Ingredients
 2 chipotle chiles
 3 carrotschopped or grated
 3 stalks celerychopped
 1 can diced tomatoes
 2 red bell pepperschopped
 2 cups cholla budscooked
 1 lb chicken, pork, deer, or beefcubed and browned in a separate skillet
1

Cook white or brown beans according to instructions.

2

Drain and add beans to chicken or vegetable stock for more flavor.

3

Add any/all of the optional ingredients based on what you have on hand.

4

Simmer everything together for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Ingredients

 1 lb dried tepary beans
 1 small onionchopped
 2 cloves garlicminced
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 ¼ tsp Mexican oregano
 salt and pepper to taste
 3 qts chicken or vegetable stock
Optional Ingredients
 2 chipotle chiles
 3 carrotschopped or grated
 3 stalks celerychopped
 1 can diced tomatoes
 2 red bell pepperschopped
 2 cups cholla budscooked
 1 lb chicken, pork, deer, or beefcubed and browned in a separate skillet
Tepary Bean Stew by Native Seeds SEARCH
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