Hearty Three Bean Stew

Prep Time: overnight
Cook Time: about 1 hour
Servings: 6-8
​Materials: Large stew pot, wooden spoon, bowl for serving, measuring utensils

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As the Fall weather quickly approaches, It's only right to introduce a plant-based, hearty bean stew for the cozy months. This recipe is one I created myself. Through trial and error, I think I have perfected it.

It includes super simple ingredients:

• 2-3 cups of water
• 1/2 bag of dry red kidney beans
• 1/2 bag of dry black beans 
• 1 bag of green lentils
• 1 cup of chopped onions
• 3 large carrots chopped
• 2 large red/green bell peppers diced
• 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 3 Celery ribs chopped
• 5 cups of vegetable broth
• 3 diced roma tomatoes 
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 2 tablespoons of your favorite Hot Sauce
• Sprinkle of red pepper flakes and Adobo by Goya
• 1 teaspoon of Sea Salt

*unbleached, all-purpose flour or any flour of your choice to thicken

Directions:

1. Soak the beans overnight (or 8-12 hours) in water.
2. Pour off water and discard.
3. In one large stew pot, add the three different DRY beans to vegetable broth.
4. Bring the pot to boil for 15-20 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low boil.
6. Add chopped veggies: onions, tomatoes, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper.
7. Continue on low boil. Then add 'dry' seasonings: Adobo, chili powder, sea salt, and red pepper flakes. (taste as you go to make sure your stew is seasoned to perfection.)
8. For additional spice, add your favorite hot sauce. I used Grace Hot Pepper Sauce. (this step is optional if you don't like too much spice)
9. Add a sprinkle of unbleached, all-purpose flour (or any flour of your choice) to the mix to thicken the broth. 
10. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes to an hour or until the beans are tender.
11. Stir Occasionally.
12. Serve alone in your favorite bowl or over rice.

ENJOY!
*disclaimer: you can add any three dry beans you prefer.*
comment down below if you tried this recipe, I'd love to hear your response or if you added anything different to the mix. :)

-Chérie Jade