CHEF JOHN'S CRANBERRY BEAN RAGOUT

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Inspired by Chef John's favorite Spanish restaurant in San Francisco, Ramblas, this side dish features big, meaty beans stewed with corn, citrus, and currants.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup chicken stock, or as needed
1 cup shelled cranberry beans
1 cup freshly shucked corn kernels
ΒΌ cup diced ripe tomato
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, plus more for garnish
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic slices in hot oil until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock over the garlic; add cranberry beans, corn, tomato, currants, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, respectively, and stir. Sprinkle 1 pinch oregano over the beans mixture.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, add another splash chicken stock, and cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more broth to keep mixture from becoming dry, until the beans are completely tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir remaining oregano into the beans mixture; transfer to a plate and garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 181.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Gaming RedoY FF 71
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


rubel 22
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Overall, this is a good recipe, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks.


Queen brandon
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The beans in this ragout were a bit undercooked for my taste. I think I'll cook them for a little longer next time.


T Stephen Harkins
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try using less chili powder next time.


Omit Ahmed
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my ragout turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much water.


craft gaming
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some extra carrots, celery, and onions, and they all worked great in this dish.


Merit Akpasi
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I added some crumbled sausage to this ragout and it was delicious! It gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.


Nazar Khan
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The cranberry beans in this ragout are a nice change from the usual black or kidney beans. They have a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with the tomatoes and vegetables.


Luca Luca
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all pretty common. Plus, it's a healthy and satisfying dish.


Jam Saddamrahi
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this ragout was surprisingly delicious! The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.


Eagle Za
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I made this ragout last night and it was a hit with my family! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Kathleen Woosey
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This cranberry bean ragout is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beans are cooked in a rich tomato sauce with plenty of vegetables, and the result is a delicious and satisfying meal.