WHITE BEANS WITH CELERY
This dish is inspired by a Greek recipe from Diane Kochilas's "The Glorious Foods of Greece" that calls for giant white beans and about three times as much olive oil. I had regular white beans in my pantry and a bunch of celery left over from a recipe that called for only a couple of stalks (which happens so often). I love the textures here. The celery retains a little crunch, which contrasts nicely with the soft beans.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course, side dish
Time 2h20m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain the beans, and combine in a large saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, add salt to taste, cover and simmer until the beans are just tender, about 45 minutes to an hour. Do not let the beans boil hard or they'll fall apart before they're cooked through.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, and add the celery and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until it just begins to soften, about three minutes, and add the garlic. Stir together for a minute, until the garlic is fragrant, and remove from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Drain the beans over a bowl. Place in a large baking dish, preferably earthenware, and toss with the celery and garlic, the remaining olive oil and the tomato sauce or diluted tomato paste. Add enough of the drained broth to cover by an inch, and stir in the remaining olive oil. Cover the dish tightly with foil, and place in the oven. Bake one hour, or until the beans are soft and creamy.
- Uncover the beans, stir, and add salt and pepper to taste. Add a tablespoon or 2 of lemon juice, or more if desired, and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or room temperature, with a little more olive oil drizzled over the top if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 602 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Urri George
[email protected]This is my new favorite white bean recipe! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
royalprince giovanni
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me. I think I'll try it again with less cayenne pepper next time.
Omega Bodzah
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans and vegetables, and it's always turned out great.
Mogale Mashianoke
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I made it for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Several people asked me for the recipe.
shane McKay
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.
Snenhlanhla Prudence
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of celery, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The beans and spices were so good that they made me forget all about the celery.
Younis Jan
[email protected]Great recipe! I made it exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the celery added a nice crunch.
Jacfar Yuusuf
[email protected]This dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more spices or herbs.
Raima Ahmed
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ekkumari gurung
[email protected]This white beans and celery dish was incredibly flavorful and easy to make! The combination of the beans, celery, onions, and spices created a delicious and hearty stew. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.