Beans are a versatile and nutrient-rich ingredient, and our dish today will bring a delicious recipe to the table that combines traditional flavors with an unmistakable taste. Start by soaking the beans in water overnight, making sure to change the water from time to time to eliminate unwanted substances and facilitate the cooking process. This step is essential for achieving tender and tasty beans.
Next, peel and finely chop the onion. In a large pot, add a few tablespoons of oil and sauté the onion over medium heat until it becomes translucent and starts to take on a slight golden hue. This will add extra flavor to the dish. Once the onion is sautéed, add a little water and the drained beans. Add fresh water until it exceeds the beans by about 10 cm.
Once the mixture starts to boil, place a stainless steel spoon in the pot; this trick will help accelerate the boiling process. Put a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to the minimum. It is important to monitor the water level; if it decreases and the beans are not fully cooked, add boiling water, not cold, to maintain a constant temperature.
In the meantime, you can prepare the garlic paste, which will add an intense flavor to the dish. Peel a few cloves of garlic and crush them using a garlic press. Add salt and rub the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste. Then, drizzle in oil while continuously mixing until the paste reaches a creamy consistency, similar to that of mayonnaise. This will be kept in the refrigerator to prevent it from separating.
When the beans are almost cooked, add the sliced bell pepper and the diced meat, approximately 2-3 cm in size. Let them boil together until the meat is fully cooked. Finally, season with pepper, oregano, the previously prepared garlic, and salt to taste. Let everything boil for another 5 minutes, then add the finely chopped parsley and turn off the heat.
Serve the bean dish on plates, sprinkling a little grated cheese on top. The garlic paste can be spread on toasted bread, providing a perfect accompaniment to this delicious dish. This recipe is not only simple and accessible but also full of flavors that will delight everyone's taste buds!
Next, peel and finely chop the onion. In a large pot, add a few tablespoons of oil and sauté the onion over medium heat until it becomes translucent and starts to take on a slight golden hue. This will add extra flavor to the dish. Once the onion is sautéed, add a little water and the drained beans. Add fresh water until it exceeds the beans by about 10 cm.
Once the mixture starts to boil, place a stainless steel spoon in the pot; this trick will help accelerate the boiling process. Put a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to the minimum. It is important to monitor the water level; if it decreases and the beans are not fully cooked, add boiling water, not cold, to maintain a constant temperature.
In the meantime, you can prepare the garlic paste, which will add an intense flavor to the dish. Peel a few cloves of garlic and crush them using a garlic press. Add salt and rub the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste. Then, drizzle in oil while continuously mixing until the paste reaches a creamy consistency, similar to that of mayonnaise. This will be kept in the refrigerator to prevent it from separating.
When the beans are almost cooked, add the sliced bell pepper and the diced meat, approximately 2-3 cm in size. Let them boil together until the meat is fully cooked. Finally, season with pepper, oregano, the previously prepared garlic, and salt to taste. Let everything boil for another 5 minutes, then add the finely chopped parsley and turn off the heat.
Serve the bean dish on plates, sprinkling a little grated cheese on top. The garlic paste can be spread on toasted bread, providing a perfect accompaniment to this delicious dish. This recipe is not only simple and accessible but also full of flavors that will delight everyone's taste buds!
Ingredients
700 g white beans, 1 kg chicken breast, 300 g red and orange bell peppers (yellow can also be used), one medium onion, one head of garlic, approximately 400 g cheese (to be grated on top at the end), 70 ml oil, one teaspoon oregano, vegeta, pepper, and salt to taste, parsley leaves to taste. Garlic paste: 2 heads of garlic (garlic is added to taste, I used two smaller heads), salt to taste, oil is added until it becomes a homogeneous paste like mayonnaise.