CRANBERRY BEANS

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Provided by Frank Stitt

Categories     Bean     Herb     Side     Vegetarian     Mint     Leek     Hot Pepper     Fall     Healthy     Vegan     Thyme     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 leek (green part only)
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
3 large fresh thyme sprigs
3 large fresh savory sprigs
3 large fresh parsley sprigs
3 1/2 quart water (preferably spring)
1 onion, quartered
1 small (2-inch) dried hot chile such as árbol, cayenne,or Thai
2 pounds shelled fresh cranberry beans (3 1/2 pounds in shells); or 1 lb dried beans (such as borlotti, cannellini, or giant lima beans) soaked in water overnight
1 tablespoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or savory
Special Equipment
kitchen string

Steps:

  • Wash leek greens well in a bowl of cold water, then lift out and drain well. Tuck bay leaves and herb sprigs into leek greens and tie tightly in a bundle with string to make a bouquet garni.
  • Bring water, bouquet garni, onion, and chile to a boil in a 5-quart heavy pot and simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes. Add beans and simmer gently, stirring occasionally and adding 1 tablespoon kosher salt toward end of cooking, until tender, about 25 minutes for fresh beans or 50 minutes to 1 1/4 hours for soaked dried. Discard bouquet garni, and discard onion and chile if desired.
  • Just before serving, transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a dish and season with kosher salt. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with mint and thyme.

Shohan Shohan
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


Hot Cheetus
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Fajle Rabbi
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I'm going to try making this recipe with different types of beans.


Tanisha Buford
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.


Fazal Ullah
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their beans.


Larrelle Humphrey
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I've never had cranberry beans before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe.


Elizabeth Montgomery
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it.


Gracy Moktan
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This recipe is a keeper!


Ahmed Aljrf
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I wasn't sure what to expect, but these beans were surprisingly good.


Saydur Rahman
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again.


Gilberto Iopezz
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These beans are a great side dish for a holiday meal.


MST RUPALI KHATUN
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the cranberries pairs perfectly with the savory beans.


Leaj Nabulya
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This recipe is easy to follow and the beans turned out perfectly.


KayLee Daigle
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but these were really good.


Julie Dietrich
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.


Lerry Jonsson
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These beans were delicious! I especially loved the crispy shallots on top.


Teodor Vangelov
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the beans and asked for the recipe.


God's love of Lagos
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These cranberry beans were a hit with my family! The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet.