How to cook dried white beans (and other legumes) | video tutorial

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often more affordable and have a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes can be more budget-friendly and still provide a rich flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective while still allowing for flavor adjustments.

Soak white beans in cold water for 2 hours.

Blanch the beans by boiling them in water for 3 minutes, then rinse in cold water.

Place the soaked beans in a large pan with fresh water, bringing it to a boil.

Remove any floating beans and white foam from the surface.

Add half an onion, 1 garlic clove, a few bay leaves, and a piece of ham to the boiling beans.

Reduce heat and simmer the beans for 1.5 to 2.5 hours until tender.

In a separate pan, heat duck fat over medium heat.

Add shallots and a garlic clove to the duck fat, cooking for 2-3 minutes to release flavors.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to reduce acidity.

Add 400 grams of tomato puree to the pan and bring to a simmer.

Add chicken stock to the tomato mixture and mix gently.

Add black pepper and a small amount of sugar to balance acidity, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.

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