Brothy Basil Beans | That Sounds So Good

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Canned beans save time, while lentils are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier, while water + seasoning is cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili provides flavor with fewer calories, while black pepper is often cheaper.

Soak dried beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Check liquid level; add more broth or water if needed during cooking.

Once beans are tender, stir in parsley and lemon juice.

Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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