BIG POT OF BEANS
Chances are good you have some dried beans on hand, and that is a great thing. Especially since one basic recipe works for so many kinds, from red beans to white cannellini to black turtle beans. Choose whichever you like, but bear in mind: Sometimes, the best bean is the one already in your pantry.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories beans
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the beans, then soak them in salted water (it should taste like the sea) for anywhere from 4 hours to 12 hours. If you don't have time, you can skip this step.
- Drain beans and put them in a pot or electric pressure cooker. If cooking in a regular pot, add enough water to cover the beans by 2 to 3 inches. If using a pressure cooker, use less water, more like 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Add a drizzle of oil and whatever aromatics and herbs you like. Add enough salt to the cooking water to make it taste like the sea.
- If using a regular pot, simmer the beans for anywhere to 30 minutes to 2 to 3 hours, depending on what variety you used, how old they were and whether or not you soaked them. Check on them periodically, adding more water if the level gets too low (as in, lower than the beans). For the pressure cooker, the timing is anywhere from 5 minutes at high pressure to 50 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or celery leaves, sliced onion, if you like, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes and sea salt.
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Khalil Abdul
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. It's a great source of protein and it's so flavorful.
Pryas Rai
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their beans. My kids love the sweet and tangy sauce.
Becky Lee
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the beans.
Tara Laxmi Rai
[email protected]This is my favorite bean recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Blessing Mundoringisa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the beans are always so delicious.
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[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I always make a big pot of beans after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Sakith Tikshana
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are so tender and the sauce is amazing.
Pearl Malagase
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are so hearty and filling.
Omerta Livin
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe. It's a great source of protein and it's so flavorful.
Daudi Master
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their beans. My kids love the sweet and tangy sauce.
H TT
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the beans.
Seshraj Mahato
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for beans. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
haseeb ullah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the beans are always so creamy and delicious.
Fasil Fazal
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Karen Turpin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are so flavorful and the sauce is amazing.
ASAD HAYAT
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a few cans of beans in my pantry and this recipe is a great way to use them up.
Mustafa Kohistani
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, I can add whatever vegetables or meat I have on hand.
Shakera Akter
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom of three and I don't always have time to cook elaborate meals. This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are delicious. My kids loved it!