Cinnamon-Scented White Beans with Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Cinnamon-Scented White Beans with Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or cannellini; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Three 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 2 cloves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped mint; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or cannellini
1 teaspoon baking soda
Three 3-inch cinnamon sticks
2 cloves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped mint
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a large bowl, cover the beans with 2 inches of water and stir in the baking soda.
2
Refrigerate overnight.
3
Drain the beans and rinse them under cold water.
4
In a medium saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of fresh water.
5
Add the cinnamon sticks and cloves and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
7
Drain the beans, discarding the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
8
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
9
Add the garlic and cook over moderately low heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
10
Pour in the tomatoes and their juices and simmer over low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 25 minutes.
11
Stir in the beans and simmer until the beans have absorbed the flavors of the sauce, about 10 minutes.
12
Add the lemon juice, parsley and mint and season with salt and pepper.
13
Let cool to room temperature before serving.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or cannellini, 1 teaspoon baking soda, Three 3-inch cinnamon sticks, 2 cloves, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon-Scented White Beans with Tomatoes 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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Cinnamon-Scented White Beans with Tomatoes

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