BIBA BAKED BEANS

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup dried cannellini beans
1/2 cup dried Great Northern beans
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 pound thick-sliced smoked bacon, in 1-inch pieces
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup crushed canned tomatoes
4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 bay leaf
Grated rind of one orange
1/2 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
1/4 cup cider vinegar (approximately)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place beans in a bowl, cover with cold water to a depth of 2 inches, add thyme and allow to soak at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a heavy 2- to 3-quart casserole. Add cumin seeds and stir until they begin to dance around and smell toasty. Remove seeds and set aside.
  • Add oil. Saute the onion, carrot and bacon for 10 minutes, until the bacon is golden. Add jalapeno pepper, garlic and cumin seeds and cook a few minutes longer.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Drain beans and add to the casserole along with canned and fresh tomatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, bay leaf, orange rind and crushed peppercorns. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the coriander. Add 2 cups cold water. Cover and bring to slow simmer.
  • Place beans in oven and cook for 1 hour. Add vinegar and season to taste with salt. Cook 1 hour longer, until liquid has been absorbed but the beans are still moist.
  • Adjust seasonings. Add salt and pepper and up to 2 more tablespoons cider vinegar if desired. Garnish with reserved coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 564 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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