Fragrant Gigante Beans with Garlic Confit and Mussels Recipe

Name: Fragrant Gigante Beans with Garlic Confit and Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried gigante beans or large limas, soaked overnight and drained; 1/2 small onion; 1 small celery rib; 1 bay leaf; 8 cloves of Garlic Confit with Thyme plus 1 teaspoon of the confit oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large shallots, minced; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; 2 tablespoons minced chives; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 pound dried gigante beans or large limas, soaked overnight and drained
1/2 small onion
1 small celery rib
1 bay leaf
8 cloves of Garlic Confit with Thyme plus 1 teaspoon of the confit oil
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large shallots, minced
6 scallions, thinly sliced
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 tablespoons minced chives
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
In a large saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water.
2
Add the onion, celery and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
3
Cover partially and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
4
Add more water as necessary to keep the beans covered by 2 inches.
5
Drain the beans and discard the onion, celery and bay leaf.
6
In a large bowl, mash the cloves of Garlic Confit with the oil.
7
Fold in the drained beans.
8
Set a large, warmed bowl near the stove.
9
In a large pot, heat the oil.
10
Add the garlic, shallots and scallions and cook over moderately high heat until softened, 3 minutes.
11
Add the tomatoes and cook until they release their juices, 2 minutes.
12
Add the wine, lemon juice and oregano and bring to a boil over high heat.
13
Add the mussels, cover and cook until they open, 3 minutes.
14
Using a large slotted spoon, scoop out the mussels and add to the warmed bowl.
15
Add the beans, dill and chives to the pot and simmer, stirring, until the beans are hot.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Off the heat, stir in the feta.
18
Pour the beans into a deep platter and serve with the mussels.

325

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound dried gigante beans or large limas, soaked overnight and drained, 1/2 small onion, 1 small celery rib, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Gigante Beans with Garlic Confit and Mussels falls under the Seafood 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.

Fragrant Gigante Beans with Garlic Confit and Mussels

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