“Super Loaded” Beans with Fresh Vegetables

90 min (not counting the time taken to soak the beans)
This isn't just a simple side dish, it's a full-fledged main course! A robust, nutritious and colourful preparation. The combination of vegetable sauce with the creaminess of white beans creates a harmony of flavors and textures that, I assure you, will become one of your favorites.

INGREDIENTES

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HERRAMIENTAS

  • + Big pot
  • + Frying pan
  • + Cutting board
  • + Chef's knife
  • + Wooden spoon or ladle

INSTRUCCIONES

Step 1:

Prepare the beans. The night before, let the beans soak in plenty of water. The next day, drain them and put them in a large pot. Cover them with fresh water (about 3 fingers on top), add the bay leaf and bring them to a boil. Then, lower the heat and allow them to simmer for approximately 60-75 minutes or until tender.

Step 2:

The sauté of abundance. While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Step 3:

Add color and flavor. Add the red pepper to the pan and cook for about 5 more minutes. It's time to add the dried herbs to release their full scent.

Step 4:

The rest of the vegetables. Add the carrot, asparagus and jalapeño (if using) to the skillet. Sauté everything together for about 5-7 more minutes. We want the vegetables to soften slightly but still keep some of their crunchy texture.

Step 5:

The great union. Once the beans are soft, remove the bay leaf. Very carefully, pour all the vegetable sauce from the pan into the pot with the beans.

Step 6:

Season and rest. Stir everything gently to integrate the flavors. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Let the stew simmer at a very low heat for at least 15 more minutes, allowing all the flavors to get to know each other and become friends.

Step 7:

Serve. Serve this delicious dish very hot. You will see how wonderful it is!

TIPS

  • + Short on time? If you don't have time to cook the beans from scratch, you can use 3-4 cans of cooked white beans. Just rinse them well and add them to the pot in Step 5, cooking everything together for about 20 minutes.
  • + An extra touch of flavor: For a non-vegetarian version, you can sauté some bacon or Spanish chorizo in the pan before adding the onion. The result is spectacular!
  • + Ideal accompaniment: This dish is delicious on its own, but it goes great with a serving of white rice, cornbread, or just a good rustic bread to dip in the broth.
  • + The secret of salt: I recommend adding salt to the beans almost at the end of cooking. If you add it at the beginning, the skin of the beans may harden and they will take longer to cook.