Heirloom Beans

Kelly Kolb
With 15 years of working around some of the most brilliant culinary experts, I pride myself on creating delicious and nutritious meals that bring joy to the family table.
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Updated: 7/21/2020

Heirloom beans are so delicious, they require only simple seasonings to enhance their good taste.

Use whatever beans you like; this colorful, flavorful combination has a lot to offer.

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 serrano chiles, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cup dried beans, soaked 3 hours (or overnight) and rinsed (2/3 cup each cannellinis, red beans and borlotti or cranberry beans)
  • Water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-duty stockpot over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic and chiles. Add salt and black pepper, and sauté until onions are translucent. Add beans, stirring well so that they are coated with oil. Pour water over the beans—enough to cover them by two inches. Stir in bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Skim off any scum that may accumulate as the beans cook.
  2. Cook, partially covered about 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more liquid if needed. Discard bay leaves. Taste for salt and heat, adjusting as needed.