Basque Beans (Including Crock Pot Version)

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry white beans or 2 cups navy beans
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 (2 lb) can tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Soak beans overnight.
  2. Cover beans with cold water and cook until nearly tender (about 1 1/2 hours, or 30 minutes in a pressure cooker).
  3. Drain.
  4. (this can be done a day ahead) In large casserole, heat oil and cook onion until soft; stir in garlic, then tomatoes, parsley, beans, red pepper flakes, oregano and 1 cup water.
  5. Simmer, covered, over medium-low heat, or uncovered in 340°F oven for 2-3 hours, until beans are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
  6. Stir in green pepper and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes longer.
  7. Season to taste.
  8. For crock pot: Prepare beans up to step 2.
  9. Add all remaining ingredients, including beans, to your crock pot.
  10. Cook on low for 10-12 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

650 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.1g 40% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 73.7g 27% DV
Fiber 26.8g 96% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 353.5mg 15% DV
Potassium 2446.3mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 203.3mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 148.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 418.5mg 32% DV
Iron 31.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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