Showing posts with label Asian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asian. Show all posts

Thursday, October 20, 2016

White Beans, Peas and Carrots

This is one of my favorite pressure cooker recipes. The ingredients are ones that I usually have on hand. Serve this tasty Asian flavored stew on top a bed of cooked brown rice.



1 large diced onion (2 to 3 cups)
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon red pepper

1 cup water
3 carrots, sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tablespoons tahini or peanut butter

1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked white beans, drained (15 oz. can)
2 cups frozen green peas

As with most pressure cooker recipes, I like to get all the ingredients prepped and measured before turning the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) on.


Dry saute' the onions about 5 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and cook 2 minutes. The mushrooms will probably have released some moisture into the bottom of the pan. If not, add two tablespoons of water. Add the garlic and spices and cook 1 minute.

Stir in the cup of water, carrots, soy sauce and tahini.

Close the lid and cook under pressure for 2 minutes. Release the steam quickly. Turn the pressure cooker off. Open lid and add the beans and peas. Close the lid and let rest for 10 minutes.


Variation: Use red kidney beans instead of white beans.


Optional: Add a cup of fresh or frozen corn along with the peas.


Note: If you don't have a pressure cooker, use a large covered skillet and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until the onions and carrots are very tender, adding more water if necessary.


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