This weeks recipe for the TeamBettendorf Cook-Along involves Soaked Beans--Nummy.  It was VERY easy and most delicious.  We enjoyed them for lunch today.

First, I used 2 cups pinto beans

I rinsed them thoroughly---

Put them in a bowl, added 2 Tbsp Whey, covered with filtered water and set them to soak for about 24 hours.  You don't need to do it that long---That is just what fit in our schedule this week. 

Next, I put them in the crockpot with 1 Tbsp sea salt and 4 crushed clovs of garlic.  I cooked then on low for about 14 hours.  Again, you can porbably do less time, this just worked for us this week.

When I started the beans in the crockpot, I also started soaking 2 cups brown rice in the counter (sorry, no picture).  I soaked the rice for about 10 hours.  Then, I put it in a pot with about 5 cups filtered water, 1 Tbsp butter and some dried green onions.  I brought it to a boil and then simmered on low for about 50 minutes, until all the water was absorbed. The rice finished about the same time as the beans.

I chopped tomatoes, chives and orange peppers.  I also sliced some cucumbers and orange peppers for some side munching.

Then, piling the rice, beans, and vegis high.  We were all so ready to eat.  We had been smelling the beans all morning and were getting very hungry to try them.  

Taking that first bite brought a HUGE smile.  NUMMY!!!!

Team Bettendorfs Beans and Rice recipe received our stamp of approval!!!

We will definately have this again!   We are looking forward to next week when we can try yet another new recipe.  Be sure to jump in and cook-along with us.