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Homemade White Beans

15 min prep · 1 h 30 min cook · Easy · 4 servings
A simple, homemade way to prepare tender and flavorful white beans from scratch.

Ingredients
1 cup dried white beans (such as navy or cannellini beans)→make it yourself
4 cups water→
1 bay leaf→
2 cloves garlic, minced→
1 teaspoon salt→
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)→
Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) for flavor (optional)→
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Method
1
Rinse the dried white beans thoroughly under cold water.
2
In a large pot, combine the rinsed beans, water, bay leaf, and minced garlic.
3
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered.
4
Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
5
Cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.
6
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add salt and (if using) olive oil and herbs for flavor.
7
Remove bay leaf before serving.
8
You can also drain excess cooking liquid if desired.

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