Cranberry Beans (Brothy Borlotti Bean Recipe)

Enjoy these creamy, flavorful cranberry beans as a comforting side dish, mixed into a stew, or even as part of a salad. They're versatile, packed with plant protein, and full of rich, earthy flavor-a perfect addition to your kitchen lineup! Cranberry beans are one of the prettiest beans out there, with their striking creamy white skin splashed with pink or maroon speckles. While the color fades once cooked, their rich, creamy texture and mildly nutty flavor more than make up for it.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 194 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 tablespoons - olive oil
1 - onion
4 cloves - garlic
1 lb - cranberry beans dried or fresh
6 cups - water
1 - bay leaf
1 sprig - thyme
1 tsp - red pepper flakes
1 tsp - salt
Fresh oregano

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the cranberry beans, water or broth, bay leaf, thyme, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until the beans are tender (30 minutes for fresh beans, 1-1.5 hours for dried beans).
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Garnish with fresh chopped oregano before serving.

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