Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- 1 Lb Dried Great Northern, Navy,
- -Pea Or Other White Beans
- 2 Qt Chicken Stock
- 1 Ts Salt
- 1/3 C Olive Oil
- 2 Tb Chopped Garlic
- 1/4 C Chopped Fresh Flatleaf
- -Parsley
- 2 Tb Chopped Fresh Thyme
- 1/2 Ts Dried Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 C Fresh Lemon Juice
- Salt And Freshly Ground
- -Black Pepper, To Taste
Step1
Sort The Beans To Make Sure They Are Free Of Stones Or Other Debris.
Step2
Rinse,Then Cover With Cold Water, Refrigerate, And Soak Overnight.
Step3
The Next Day,Drain The Beans, Place Them In A Large Pot, And Cover With The Stock.
Step4
Bring To A Boil, Then Lower The Heat And Simmer The Beans For 1 1/2 To 2 Hours,Or Until They Are Tender.
Step5
Add 1 Teaspoon Of Salt In The Final 15 Minutes Of Cooking. The Addition Of Salt Earlier In The Cooking Process Will Result In Tough Beans.
Step6
Remove The Beans With A Slotted Spoon And Transfer To A Large Mixing Bowl.
Step7
Add All The Remaining Seasoning And Other Ingredients To The Warm Beans In
The Bowl And Toss Together.
Step8
Adjust The Salt And Add Freshly Ground Pepper To Taste. Serve Warm Or Chilled.