Fresh Shell Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Fresh Shell Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 small onion, finely diced; 1 small carrot, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Anaheim chile pepper or other mild green chile pepper, seeded and minced; 3 pounds fresh cranberry beans, shelled (about 3 cups); 2 bay leaves, 3 thyme sprigs, 1 rosemary sprig, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries and 4 cloves, tied in cheesecloth; 4 cups water; Salt; 1 pound small romano beans or larger beans, cut into 2-inch lengths

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 small carrot, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Anaheim chile pepper or other mild green chile pepper, seeded and minced
3 pounds fresh cranberry beans, shelled (about 3 cups)
2 bay leaves, 3 thyme sprigs, 1 rosemary sprig, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries and 4 cloves, tied in cheesecloth
4 cups water
Salt
1 pound small romano beans or larger beans, cut into 2-inch lengths

1
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onion, carrot, garlic and chile and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the fresh cranberry beans, the spice-herb bundle and the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes.
5
Discard the spice bundle and season the stew with salt.
6
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
7
Add salt and the romano beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Drain the beans and keep warm.
9
Just before serving, stir the romano beans into the fresh cranberry bean stew.
10
Season with salt and serve hot.

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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: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 small onion, finely diced, 1 small carrot, finely diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Fresh Shell Bean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Fresh Shell Bean Stew

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