BRAISED WHITE BEANS WITH SPINACH

PORTIONS: 4

HOW TO COOK WHITE BEANS

Let 1 lb. of beans soak covered in water the day before. Next day drain the water. In a deep pot with 5 cups of chicken broth cook the beans, at a moderate flame, until soft for about 1 hour.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BRAISED BEANS

2½ cups of liquid cook the white beans

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

½ diced onion

2 minced garlic cloves

¾ cup diced red peppers

¾ cup diced celery

1 diced large carrot

2 cups chopped spinach

2 tsp. salt

½ tsp. ground pepper

½ tbsp. chopped parsley

½ tbsp. chopped cilantro

METHOD

In a large frying pan, brown a bit the onions and garlic. Add red peppers, celery and carrots. Let the vegetables until sweat

Add beans with some of the liquid, salt, pepper, parsley and cilantro. Cover the pan and let it cook until vegetables are soft. Add spinach and turn flame off.