Siv'S Beans N' Greens Recipe

Name: Siv'S Beans N' Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BEANS N' STOCK; 2 cups dried, white beans, soaked over night; 1 onion, cut in quarters; 2 tablespoons dried mint; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons nice olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and slized in halves; 5 sprigs of flat-leaved parsley, chopped with stems; 6 kale leaves, discard stems, cut in1 inch strips; 2 tablespoons sea salt; DRESSING (and garnish); 1 large handful of finely chopped leaved parsley; 1 small handful of finely chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons fresh lemonjuice; 3 tablespoons beanstock from cooking; 1-2 tablespoons virgin oliveoil (High in acidity makes lovely flavour); garnish: Maldon salt (or other really good salt); garnish: Pine nuts; garnish: Lemon quarters, for squeesing

Servings: persons

BEANS N' STOCK
2 cups dried, white beans, soaked over night
1 onion, cut in quarters
2 tablespoons dried mint
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons nice olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and slized in halves
5 sprigs of flat-leaved parsley, chopped with stems
6 kale leaves, discard stems, cut in1 inch strips
2 tablespoons sea salt
DRESSING (and garnish)
1 large handful of finely chopped leaved parsley
1 small handful of finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons fresh lemonjuice
3 tablespoons beanstock from cooking
1-2 tablespoons virgin oliveoil (High in acidity makes lovely flavour)
garnish: Maldon salt (or other really good salt)
garnish: Pine nuts
garnish: Lemon quarters, for squeesing

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["In a pot, cover beans with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil.", "Turn down heat to a simmer, add all ingredients for beans and stock - except kale and salt.", "When beans start to get tender, (about 45 min or so), add salt. Cook until beans are
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creamy and done. take pot of heat, add kale strips, cool down 20-30 min before draining the stock.", "Drain beans, keep the flavorful and nutritious stock for other soups and pots.", "Add all dressing ingredients, toss the beans until all flavors blend. Taste for more
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beanstock, salt or lemonjuice.", "Garnish with pine nuts, lemon quarters and som Maldonsalt on top, serve lukewarm with some really good, rustic bread or some foccacia. Also tastes excellent served cold the next day for tapas or a party, as the flavors settles nicely over night in the fridge."]

570

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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

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BEANS N' STOCK, 2 cups dried, white beans, soaked over night, 1 onion, cut in quarters, 2 tablespoons dried mint, and more.

Yes, Siv'S Beans N' Greens 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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Siv'S Beans N' Greens

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