Asturian White Bean Delight
Ingredients
- ½ pound dried white beans sorted and washed (or kidney beans)
- 1 medium onion halved
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Lettuce leaves for presentation
Instructions
- Soak the beans: Place the dried beans in a medium saucepan, cover them with cold water, and let them soak overnight.
- Drain the beans the next day.
- Cook the beans: In the same saucepan, add fresh cold water to cover the drained beans and bring them to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the halved onion, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the beans.
- Cover and continue simmering for another hour or until the beans are just tender.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, drain the beans, and let them cool.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, pinch of sugar, finely chopped onion, finely chopped green bell pepper, and finely chopped fresh parsley.
- Marinate the beans: Gently fold the marinade into the cooled beans.
- Refrigerate the bean mixture for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Arrange lettuce leaves on individual plates and spoon the marinated beans on top.
- Serve cold and enjoy the delightful flavors of Asturian white beans!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
A light and crisp Spanish white wine such as Verdejo or Albariño would pair excellently with this dish.Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 1 g