MARINATED GIANT WHITE BEANS AND BEETS
Many Greeks love giant white lima beans. This recipe is an adaptation of a dish prepared by the Greek chef Jim Botsacos for a Clean Monday celebration to benefit the Gennadius Library in Athens. Don't soak the beans or they'll fall while they cook. Mr. Botsacos serves this with skordalia.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 2h
Yield Serves six to eight
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the beans in a large pot. Cover by 2 inches with water, and bring to a gentle boil. Skim off any foam, and add the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt to taste, and simmer an additional 20 minutes until just tender. Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the onion, garlic cloves and the bay leaf. Allow the beans to cool in the liquid, then drain through a strainer set over a bowl. Gently toss the beans in a bowl with the lemon juice, olive oil, celery, peppers, onion and herbs. If desired, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of the bean broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the beets while the beans are cooking. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, add 1/4 cup of the vinegar and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the beets. Remove from the heat, add the garlic to the pot and set aside to cool. Remove the beets from the pot (do not drain), slip off the skins and cut in wedges.
- Combine the remaining vinegar, the sugar and 1/4 cup of the beet broth (discard the garlic). Toss with the beets. Arrange the beans on a plate or in a bowl and surround with the beets. If you wish, serve this dish with skordalia.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 424 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Yassine Elkhlifi
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. The beans and beets were tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
International Future
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. The beans and beets were cooked perfectly and the marinade was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Danais Altagracia
[email protected]Yum!
Partik Partik
[email protected]Loved it!
bhai Nouman
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The beans and beets were tender and flavorful, and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Asghar Fazaldin
[email protected]I love this recipe! The beans and beets are always perfectly cooked and the marinade is so flavorful. I've made this several times and it's always a hit.
Rashid Shaikh
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The beans and beets were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Steven Almogabar
[email protected]This was a nice change from my usual bean salad. The beets added a nice sweetness and the marinade was flavorful. I'll definitely make this again.
M. Kamran
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The beans and beets were so tender and flavorful. The marinade was also perfect - not too sweet and not too vinegary. I will definitely be making this again and again!
Nakiranda Robina
[email protected]Great recipe! I followed it exactly and the result was delicious. The beans and beets were tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.
Yawa of the Day
[email protected]This was a fantastic recipe! The beans and beets were perfectly cooked and the marinade was flavorful and tangy. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely make again!