Brothy Beans

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.

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, cooking until they start to soften, and the onion becomes translucent.

Stir in the sliced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, and red chili flakes. Continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.

Add the drained and rinsed butter beans and stir well to ensure the beans are evenly coated with the aromatics.

Pour the vegetable stock and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Add the juice of half a lemon and the chopped dill and stir to combine. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning as necessary with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread. Garnish individual bowls with some extra dill or a splash of extra virgin olive oil if you like.

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