Butter Beans And Braised Leeks Recipe

Name: Butter Beans And Braised Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried butter beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 medium bay leaf; 6 cardamom pods, hulled and crushed; 2 large leeks, thoroughly rinsed and white portions sliced into 1/2 inch rounds; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled,cored,seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar may be substituted); salt; freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried butter beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium bay leaf
6 cardamom pods, hulled and crushed
2 large leeks, thoroughly rinsed and white portions sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 cup dry white wine
2 medium tomatoes, peeled,cored,seeded and diced
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar may be substituted)
salt
freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the butter beans in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook,covered (with the lid cracked), until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
3
Drain and cool.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the onions and garlic and saute, stirring constantly, until soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add bay leaf and cardamom and cook for 1 minute.
7
Add the leek rounds and carrot, reduce the heat, and saute, covered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add the wine and tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then add the beans and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring constantly.
9
Add the vinegar, salt and pepper, stir well, and remove from the heat.

504

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried butter beans, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Butter Beans And Braised Leeks 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.

Butter Beans And Braised Leeks

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