BEANS BRETON WITH TOMATOES

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dried white navy or kidney beans or peas or flageolets
8 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 carrot, scraped
1 onion, peeled and studded with 2 cloves
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, peeled and left whole
2 parsley sprigs
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 cups crushed imported tomatoes
2 sprigs chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a mixing bowl and add water to cover to a depth of about 2 inches above the top of the beans. Let soak for several hours or overnight.
  • Drain the beans and put them in a saucepan. Add the 8 cups of water and salt, pepper, carrot, onion, bay leaf, clove of garlic and parsley sprigs. Bring to a boil and simmer one hour or until the beans are tender but not mushy.
  • While the beans cook, heat the butter. Add the chopped onions and garlic. Cook and stir until the onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes and thyme; salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • When the beans are done, strain them. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the beans and the reserved cooking liquid to the tomato sauce. Bring to the boil. Check seasoning and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 863 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Owen Chimanga
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked to perfection and the tomatoes added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Adebusolami Adejonwo
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This is my new favorite bean recipe. The beans are so flavorful and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. I love that this recipe is so simple to make.


Burhan Rana
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were bursting with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian Domingo
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I loved the combination of beans and tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Turyayongyerwa
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This was a great recipe! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


waseem jamali
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked to perfection and the tomatoes added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Md parves Khan
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This is my new favorite bean recipe. The beans are so flavorful and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. I love that this recipe is so simple to make.


Mark teamer
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were bursting with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kailani
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I loved the combination of beans and tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Samandar 111
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This was a great recipe! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Scrambled
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked to perfection and the tomatoes added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Joan Butt
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Unicorn Splash
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I made this for my family and they all loved it! The beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were bursting with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Dzya Wilson
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This was a great recipe! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Umer Shehzad
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were cooked to perfection and the tomatoes added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Zack Overmeyer
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend this recipe for any special occasion.


Donald Mkhondo
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I made this for my family and they all loved it! The beans were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were bursting with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Nisad Sd
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This was an incredibly flavorful and easy dish. The tomatoes added a lovely sweetness, while the beans brought a hearty and filling texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and delicious meal.