Orca Bean Mushroom Stew – Stovetop Version


This recipe for Orca Bean Mushroom Stew is very similar to my crockpot version. While both are tasty, each has its own advantages. This one cooks much faster even though it still requires the beans to soak for at least 8 hours. Most of the changes are in technique though the stove top version can require more stock. I shared both versions, so that people can choose the one that best fits their circumstances on any given day. 

My Cornbread or my Whole Wheat Stout Bread make delicious accompaniments to this stew.

Orca Bean Mushroom Stew – Stove Top 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
6-8 cups vegetable stock or water

Cover beans with water and soak overnight, or at least 8 hours, in a large bowl.

Add enough hot water to Dutch oven 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, and bell pepper into roughly ½-inch pieces.

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

Add chopped vegetables and stir to combine after each addition.

Drain beans. Add beans to Dutch oven. Stir to combine.

Add stock. Add bayleaf.

Cook on medium until beans are soft but not mushy, forty to fifty minutes.

Chop tomatoes. Add to stew.

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 six cups and add more until it covers. If too much water evaporates during cooking add more.

Note: I use organic ingredients whenever possible.

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