Red Vanilla Beans Recipe

Name: Red Vanilla Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-inch-by- 1/2-inch strip of orange zest; 1 Tahitian vanilla bean, split, scraped and cut into 4 pieces; 3 cloves, lightly bruised; Cheesecloth; 1/2 pound red kidney beans; 3 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if stock is salty); 4 tablespoons corn oil or other light vegetable oil (see note); 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 or 3 twists of the pepper mill; Pinch of salt

Servings: persons

1 4-inch-by- 1/2-inch strip of orange zest
1 Tahitian vanilla bean, split, scraped and cut into 4 pieces
3 cloves, lightly bruised
Cheesecloth
1/2 pound red kidney beans
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if stock is salty)
4 tablespoons corn oil or other light vegetable oil (see note)
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 or 3 twists of the pepper mill
Pinch of salt

1
Tie the orange zest, vanilla seeds and pods and cloves in a small square of cheesecloth.
2
Put the kidney beans in a large saucepan, bury the spice bag in the middle and add the chicken stock and salt.
3
Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently until beans are cooked, about two hours.
4
Prepare the dressing by whisking together all the ingredients.
5
When the beans are tender, drain them, reserving the liquid for soup, if desired.
6
Discard the spice bag.
7
Mix the hot beans with the dressing and allow to cool to room temperature, stirring from time to time.
8
Chill the beans until about 10 minutes before wanted and serve at cool room temperature.

721

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 4-inch-by- 1/2-inch strip of orange zest, 1 Tahitian vanilla bean, split, scraped and cut into 4 pieces, 3 cloves, lightly bruised, Cheesecloth, and more.

Yes, Red Vanilla Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Red Vanilla Beans

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