Italian Tuscan BEANS Recipe with the World's Healthiest Lard (Cinta Senese)

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Navy beans are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water can be a cost-saving substitute.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor with fewer calories, while black pepper is a common pantry staple.

Prepare the ingredients: roughly chop carrots and celery, and coarsely mince the onion.

Heat lard in a Dutch oven over low heat until it becomes translucent.

Add the minced onion to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Add rosemary, sage, and thyme to the pot and continue to sauté.

Pour in white wine to de-glaze the pot.

Transfer the sautéed mixture into the Dutch oven with the beans.

Add crushed peeled tomatoes to the pot.

Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes on low heat.

Remove the lid and cook for an additional hour on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Remove the pieces of carrot and celery from the pot before serving.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste and cook for another 10 minutes.

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