Serves 6
135 min
Cooked Beans
Recipe GLPR86934089caa6f9
Simple, wholesome beans or chickpeas simmered until tender with aromatic vegetables and herbs. This versatile legume base is perfect as a main course or component in Caribbean and Mediterranean dishes. Serve warm as a hearty, protein-rich meal that is naturally vegan and full of fiber.
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Ingredients
1 pound dried beans or chickpeas
3½ tablespoons kosher salt, divided
1 onion, halved
few sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 bay leaf (optional)
Directions
Rinse the dried beans or chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water, then place them in a large pot. Cover with fresh cold water by about 3 inches.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add 1.5 teaspoons of kosher salt to the pot.
Add the halved onion, smashed garlic clove, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaf (if using) to the pot.
Reduce the heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer. Partially cover the pot with a lid to allow some steam to escape while keeping the beans submerged.
Cook for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the type and age of the beans, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary to keep the beans covered.
When the beans are completely tender and easily mash between your fingers, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of kosher salt and stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove and discard the onion halves, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Serve the beans warm with their cooking liquid.
