Zeytinyagli Barbunya Recipe

Name: Zeytinyagli Barbunya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups borlotti beans, soaked overnight; 1 large onion, sliced; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoons sugar; Good pinch of ground chili pepper or flakes; Salt; Bunch of dill, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups borlotti beans, soaked overnight
1 large onion, sliced
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoons sugar
Good pinch of ground chili pepper or flakes
Salt
Bunch of dill, chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Drain the beans, and boil them in fresh, unsalted water for 30 minutes.
2
Fry the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil until soft and golden, stirring occasionally.
3
Add garlic and stir for a minute or so.
4
Then add the tomatoes and cook gently until reduced to a pulp.
5
Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, and chili pepper or flakes.
6
Put in the drained beans and cover with about 2 1/4 cups water.
7
Cook, covered, for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender (the time varies quite a bit), adding salt when they begin to soften, and more water as the mixture becomes dry.
8
Add dill and the remaining oil, and cook for a few minutes more.
9
Stir in the parsley and leave to cool in the pan.
10
Use haricot or butter beans instead of borlotti beans.
11
At a pinch, for an instant dish, you may use good-quality canned beans.

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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 1/2 cups borlotti beans, soaked overnight, 1 large onion, sliced, 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Zeytinyagli Barbunya 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.

Zeytinyagli Barbunya

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