Recipe
White Beans
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup chopped boiled ham
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 pound dried white navy beans, rinsed and sorted over, soaked overnight and drained
- 8 to 10 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 2 recipes Steamed Rice [2]
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. SautÈ the onions and celery with the salt, black pepper, and bay leaves for about 5 minutes. Add the ham and garlic and cook for about 4 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water. Add the Tabasco. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for about 3 hours, or until the beans are soft and creamy. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaves and serve over steamed white rice.
Recipe Details
- Source: Real and Rustic Cookbook [5]
- Dish Type: Sides [6]
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