Jersey Bean Crock Bites with Brown Crab Aioli

Miniature versions of the traditional Jersey Bean Crock, served with a flavorful brown crab aioli. A light and fresh appetizer, perfect for pairing with seafood.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

285 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.96/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

0.5cupDried haricot beans(Soaked overnight and drained)

£0.20

0.5cupDried butter beans(Soaked overnight and drained)

£0.25

0.3smallOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.08

0.3mediumCarrot(Diced)

£0.05

0.3stalkCelery(Diced)

£0.10

1cupVegetable stock(Low sodium)

£0.15

1tspWorcestershire sauce(Ensure it's gluten-free if needed)

£0.05

1leafBay leaf

£0.05

1tspTomato paste

£0.03

1tbspOlive oil

£0.07

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack pepper

50gBrown crab meat(Fresh or canned, drained)

£2.50

2tbspMayonnaise(Use vegan mayonnaise for a dairy-free option)

£0.10

1tspLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.03

0.5cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.02

1tbspFresh parsley(Chopped)

£0.15

Total Cost

£3.83

£0.96 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
2.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3.
Add the soaked and drained haricot and butter beans, vegetable stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer.
4.
Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and cover with a lid or foil. Bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until the beans are very tender and the sauce has thickened. Check occasionally and add more stock if needed.
5.
Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.
While the bean crock is baking, prepare the brown crab aioli. In a small bowl, combine the brown crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
7.
To serve, spoon small portions of the bean crock onto plates or serving dishes. Top each with a dollop of the brown crab aioli.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

285 kcal / 1192 kJ

Carbs

24g

9% of RDA

Fat

14g

20% of RDA

Protein

16g

32% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a small piece of smoked bacon or ham hock to the bean crock while baking. Remove before serving.

If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, use canned beans instead. Reduce the cooking time to about 30-45 minutes.

The bean crock can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will deepen as it sits.

Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice in the aioli to your preference.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Small Baking Dish

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a small piece of smoked bacon or ham hock to the bean crock while baking. Remove before serving.

If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, use canned beans instead. Reduce the cooking time to about 30-45 minutes.

The bean crock can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will deepen as it sits.

Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice in the aioli to your preference.

Jersey Bean Crock Bites with Brown Crab Aioli

Ingredients

Instructions