Name: Cannellini Beans: From Dried Beans to Brothy Bean Bliss
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb dried Cannellini beans; 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Cannellini Beans: From Dried Beans to Brothy Bean Bliss

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Ingredients

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Cannellini Beans: From Dried Beans to Brothy Bean Bliss

1 lb dried Cannellini beansor substitute with a can of white beans

6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 yellow onionpeeled and halved

4 cloves garlicpeeled and smashed

1 bay leaf

1 tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp red pepper flakesoptional

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

If using dried beans, soak them overnight or use the quick soak method.

Drain the beans and place them in a large pot with broth, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Once the beans are tender, remove the onion and bay leaf. Stir in olive oil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

No-Soak Bean Brilliance 💡
Skip the traditional overnight soaking by using a quick-boil method: bring beans to a boil for 2 minutes, then let them sit covered for 1 hour before cooking to reduce cooking time and digestive issues.
Flavor Layering Magic 🧄
Bloom red pepper flakes and garlic in olive oil at the beginning of cooking to release their essential oils and create a deeper, more complex flavor base for your beans.
Broth Depth Technique 🥄
Save the bean cooking liquid as a rich, flavorful stock - it's perfect for adding depth to soups, stews, and risottos, capturing all the minerals and aromatics from the cooking process.
Bean Texture Control 🥣
Add salt only after beans are tender to prevent tough skins; acidic ingredients like tomatoes should also be added later in the cooking process to ensure even softening.
Aromatics Enhancement 🌿
Add a whole bay leaf during cooking and remove before serving to infuse a subtle, earthy background note without overwhelming the beans' natural flavor.