Jersey Bean Crock with Crusty Bread

A hearty and comforting bean stew featuring local Jersey beans and fresh vegetables, perfect served with crusty bread.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

455 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.83/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Dessert•Bread

Cuisine:

Jersey

Main Ingredient:

Pork

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1cupDried Jersey Beans or Cannellini Beans(Soaked overnight and drained)

£0.60

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

1mediumOnion(Chopped)

£0.30

1mediumCarrot(Chopped)

£0.15

1mediumCelery Stalk(Chopped)

£0.20

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

4cupsVegetable Broth

£0.60

1leafBay Leaf

£0.05

1teaspoonFresh Thyme(Chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried))

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

4slicesCrusty Bread(For serving)

£1.00

Total Cost

£3.32

£0.83 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
3.
Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
4.
Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5.
Stir in the soaked and drained beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
6.
Season with salt and pepper.
7.
Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven.
8.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
9.
Remove from oven and discard the bay leaf.
10.
Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

455 kcal / 1904 kJ

Carbs

68g

26% of RDA

Fat

14g

20% of RDA

Protein

20g

40% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

18 g

60% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If you don't have an oven-safe pot, you can simmer the beans on the stovetop for a longer period (about 45-60 minutes) until tender.

For a richer flavor, add a rind of Parmesan cheese to the pot while simmering and remove before serving.

Soaking the beans overnight is crucial for reducing cooking time and improving their digestibility.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large Oven-Safe Pot or Dutch Oven

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

Jersey Pork Tenderloin with Apple & Cider Sauce

A delicious and comforting dish featuring locally sourced Jersey pork tenderloin, pan-fried and served with a sweet and tangy apple and cider sauce made with Jersey apples and cider. Served alongside seasonal Jersey Royal potatoes for a complete taste of the island.

45 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

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