Allen Susser's Red Bean And Dried Fruit Cholent Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 c. dry red beans
- 1 c. diced sweet onions
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 c. diced carrots
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 x bay leaves
- 18 lrg dry figs quartered
- 1/2 c. sun-dry cherries
- 1 Tbsp. kosher (coarse) salt
- 1 tsp coarsely grnd black pepper
Directions
- Wash beans under cool running water, then let them soak for 1 hour in sufficient water to cover them completely. Drain. Saute/fry onions in oil for 15 min. Add in liquid removed beans, carrots, thyme, and bay leaves, along with sufficient water to cover the beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil over low heat, then simmer for 1 hour. Add in figs and cherries. Simmer 45 min longer. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves.
- MAKES 6 TO 8 servings
- Cuisine: "Jewish"
- NOTES : Can add in potatoes, use fewer beans. Can experiment with this dish.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 251g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 392 | |
| Calories from Fat 54 | 14% |
| Total Fat 6.15g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 0.55g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.13g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 897mg | 37% |
| Potassium 1358mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs 71.53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.8g | 73% |
| Sugars 26.31g | 18% |
| Protein 17.64g | 28% |
