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| I know this is a little off topic - but it came up on the "Simple Ways to Find Money" thread. The subject was substituting something on hand instead of running to the store. For those who asked, here is my White Bean Chili recipe. (Source: Weight Watchers' Cream of the Crop cookbook).
It calls for dried beans, but I've used 2 cans of white beans to save the soaking time. White Bean Chili 1 lb Great Northern beans
1. Sort and wash the beans, place in a large ovenproof Dutch oven. cover with water to 2" above the beans; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain in a colander, set beans aside 2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until tender. Add cumin and next 4 indgredients; saute 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours until beans are tender, stirring occassionally. Add chicken, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. 3. Spoon chili into bowls; top with remaining cheese, sour cream and salsa Yield: 12 servngs (serving size is 1 cup, 2 1/2 Tbs cheese, 1 Tbs sour cream and 1 Tbs salsa)
Note (I use reduced sodium chicken broth, low fat sour cream and MJ cheese. Also I don't use as much chicken or cheese as the recipe calls for). You can also substitute fresh ground turkey for the chicken. |
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| Thanks Grandma! That is quite different than what I remember making. I'll be giving it a try hopefully sometime soon. Sue |
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- Posted by ejorritsma (My Page) on Tue, Mar 11, 08 at 0:07
| Thanks for posting! Are Great Northern Beans the same thing as white beans? It would be nice if they were, since I already have some in my pantry! I could make this tomorrow. Emily |
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| Emily, Yes, Great Northerns are white, but there are several others that are white also. Navy beans are white also. I'm thinking they cook a lot quicker, but there is a very fine line between being done, and turning to mush I don't care for them at all, due to the mushiness if they are even reheated. jmho. Sue |
Here is a link that might be useful: Dried bean varieties
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- Posted by zone_8grandma (My Page) on Tue, Mar 11, 08 at 17:54
| Yes, in fact I've substituted whatever white beans I've had on hand. The recipe is a great one for substitution, LOL. It's also good for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. |
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| I've made chili using rabbit and squirrel too.i've also used all types of beans except limas,and liked them too. |
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