Orca Bean Mushroom Stew – Crockpot Version

I make my Orca Bean Mushroom Stew in two versions, in a crockpot and on the stove top. They taste the same, but I often find the crockpot helpful when I'm exceptionally busy or going to be out all day. I'm sharing both versions, so people can make the one that best suits their lifestyle on any given day. Using a crockpot always requires a bit of planning to make sure one gets it started early enough in the morning. 

I like to serve this stew with my Cornbread or my Whole Wheat Stout Bread.


Orca Bean Mushroom Stew – Crockpot Version


2 cups orca beans
1 medium red onion
2 medium carrots
8 small purple potatoes
8 button or crimini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
¼ Serrano pepper*
1 bell pepper
8 ounces tomatoes
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4-6 cups vegetable stock or water**

Cover beans with water and soak overnight in a large bowl.

Add enough hot water to crockpot to cover bottom. Stir in flaxseeds.

Add cumin, coriander, chili powder and paprika to flaxseed mixture. Stir to combine. Stir in dried oregano and cilantro.

Dice onion, garlic, and Serrano pepper.

Chop carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes into roughly ½-inch pieces. Set tomatoes aside.

Add onion, garlic, and Serrano pepper to crockpot and stir until coated with spices and herbs.

Add chopped vegetables, except tomatoes, and stir to combine after each addition.

Drain beans. Add beans to crockpot. Stir to combine.

Add stock. Add bayleaf.

Place tomatoes on top but don’t stir in.

Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours until beans are soft but not mushy.

Chop fresh oregano and cilantro. Add to stew.

Serve.


* If you want more heat, use more Serrano pepper.

** Water should cover the ingredients. Start with four cups and add more until it covers.

Note: I use organic ingredients whenever possible.

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