½pounddried white beanssorted and washed (or kidney beans)
1mediumonionhalved
1bay leaf
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Marinade:
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1tablespoonvinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinchof sugar
1tablespoonfinely chopped onion
1tablespoonfinely chopped green bell pepper
1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Lettuce leavesfor presentation
Instructies
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.