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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Sopner Poth
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The beans were so flavorful, and the celery and onion added a nice sweetness.
Mizar Mizar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The beans are packed with protein and fiber, and the celery and onion add a nice dose of vitamins and minerals.
Rain Falldown
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beans, but these were really good! The celery and onion add a nice flavor, and the beans are cooked perfectly.
MB Manish
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beans are cooked perfectly, and the celery and onion add a nice flavor.
Hassan juttgg
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The beans were so flavorful, and the celery and onion added a nice sweetness.
Donidas Aguilar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The beans are packed with protein and fiber, and the celery and onion add a nice dose of vitamins and minerals.
Menlike Dagnaw
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beans, but these were really good! The celery and onion add a nice flavor, and the beans are cooked perfectly.
Ryder Romanuk
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beans are cooked perfectly, and the celery and onion add a nice flavor.
Mohammed Asaam
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The beans were so flavorful, and the celery and onion added a nice sweetness.
Raesl Mia
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The beans are packed with protein and fiber, and the celery and onion add a nice dose of vitamins and minerals.
Wayne Adrian
[email protected]I love this recipe! The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the celery and onion add a nice crunch.
beli juarez
[email protected]This is a simple but delicious recipe. The beans are cooked perfectly, and the celery and onion add a nice flavor.
Mehboob Alam
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook beans, and this recipe is a keeper. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the celery and onion add a nice sweetness.
Odwa Blayi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover beans. I had some canned beans in my pantry, and this was a great way to use them up.
Zikala Tambou
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the beans, and they were gone in no time.
Lazaros Mabunda
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beans are flavorful and satisfying, and the celery and onion add a nice crunch.
Abdinasir Abdiaziz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beans, but these were really good! The celery and onion add a nice flavor, and the beans are cooked perfectly.
UK LOVER
[email protected]These beans were so delicious! I added a little bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and they were perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.