Southern Aligned Northern Bean Pilaf

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Southern Aligned Northern Bean Pilaf

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse beans in a colander.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add beans and cooked boiled for 2 minutes.
  3. Remove pot from heat and cover. Allow to sit for 90 minutes. Drain and rinse in a colander.
  4. Coat a large skillet with vegetable oil and heat to medium-high heat. Put in carrots, celery, and onion and cook for 5 minutes covered.
  5. Crush garlic cloves and add to the skillet. Cook an additional minute.
  6. Add 2 cups of water, bullion, spices, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce to the skillet. Bring to a boil.
  7. Add rice to the skillet evenly distributed. Add beans and fold them in until thoroughly mixed.
  8. Turn heat on low to allow a simmer and let simmer for 20 minutes covered, stirring every 5 minutes to avoid burning. Serve.