BUTTER BEANS AND BRAISED LEEKS

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Butter beans tend to be a little bland so don't be afraid to season well. This can be served over steamed rice of chilled as a salad.

Provided by BeckyF

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4 Appetizers, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried butter beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium bay leaf
6 cardamom pods, hulled and crushed
2 large leeks, thoroughly rinsed and white portions sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 cup dry white wine
2 medium tomatoes, peeled,cored,seeded and diced
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar may be substituted)
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the butter beans in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook,covered (with the lid cracked), until the beans are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic and saute, stirring constantly, until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add bay leaf and cardamom and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the leek rounds and carrot, reduce the heat, and saute, covered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the wine and tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then add the beans and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered, stirring constantly.
  • Add the vinegar, salt and pepper, stir well, and remove from the heat.

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