Braised White Beans Recipe

Name: Braised White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. small white beans, soaked in water overnight; 3 Tbsp. fruity olive oil or regular olive oil; 1 fat leek (use white and green parts), minced; 1 rib celery, minced; 1 carrot, peeled and minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/4 c. fresh parsley; 3 Tbsp. coarsely chopped sage (or use dried); salt and ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Drain and rinse beans.
2
Place then in a pot and cover with fresh water.
3
Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered until barely tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
4
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add leeks, carrot, celery and garlic.
5
Saute until vegetables are quite soft, about 10 minutes.
6
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
7
Combine the vegetable mixture, beans and 1/2 cup cooking liquid in 2-quart casserole.
8
Stir in the tomato paste, parsley, sage and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Bake the beans until piping hot and tender, about 30 minutes.
11
Serve hot.
12
Can be eaten cold too.

204

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. small white beans, soaked in water overnight, 3 Tbsp. fruity olive oil or regular olive oil, 1 fat leek (use white and green parts), minced, 1 rib celery, minced, and more.

Yes, Braised White Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised White Beans

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