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Bowl Of The Wife Of Kit Carson

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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 12m
  • Cook: 200m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces dried beans (garbanzo beans, soaked at least 12 hours)
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds turkey legs (2 legs)
  • 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 8 whole black peppercorns
  • 3 tablespoons dry rice (long-grain rice, do not use converted rice)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons green chilies (canned, drained, seeded and finely chopped)
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese (cut in 1/4-inch cubes (muenster may be substituted)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 8 ounce avocado (1 avocado, cut in thin slices - optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Drain garbanzos well. Do not save water.

  • Step 2: Place garbanzos in a large pot or Dutch oven.

  • Step 3: Add the 2 quarts water.

  • Step 4: Bring to a boil over high heat.

  • Step 5: Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until garbanzos are tender, about 1 hour.

  • Step 6: Remove garbanzos with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving water.

  • Step 7: Add turkey legs to the cooking water. If there is not enough liquid to cover, add a little water.

  • Step 8: Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, skimming any foam that forms on top.

  • Step 9: Add onion, bay leaf, salt and peppercorns.

  • Step 10: Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until turkey is cooked and tender, about 45 minutes.

  • Step 11: Remove turkey legs and set aside.

  • Step 12: Strain and reserve liquid. Discard solids.

  • Step 13: Remove meat from turkey legs, cut into 1" cubes, and set aside. Discard skin and bones.

  • Step 14: Bring liquid to a boil over high heat.

  • Step 15: Stir in rice and oregano, and reduce heat to low.

  • Step 16: Cover tightly and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

  • Step 17: Stir in garbanzos, turkey and chilies.

  • Step 18: Simmer just until all ingredients are heated through, 4-5 minutes.

  • Step 19: Ladle into a serving bowl and top with cheese and parsley.

  • Step 20: If using avocados, arrange on top.

  • Step 21: Serve hot.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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