Jersey Bean Crock with Garden Herb Gremolata

A hearty and comforting Jersey-style bean stew, topped with a vibrant garden herb gremolata for a fresh twist. Pairs perfectly with rich dishes, like a creamy potato and crab salad.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

3 hours 20 minutes

Calories

295 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.47/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Salad

Cuisine:

Jersey

Main Ingredient:

Pork•Seafood

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1cupDried Haricot Beans(soaked overnight in water)

£0.40

1mediumOnion(chopped)

£0.30

1mediumCarrot(chopped)

£0.15

1stalkCelery Stalk(chopped)

£0.20

6cupsVegetable Broth(low sodium)

£0.75

1leafBay Leaf(dried)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.03

0.5teaspoonSmoked Paprika

£0.05

1tablespoonOlive Oil

£0.10

0.3cupFresh Parsley(chopped, for gremolata)

£0.35

1tablespoonFresh Rosemary(chopped, for gremolata)

£0.25

1teaspoonLemon Zest(from one lemon, for gremolata)

£0.10

Total Cost

£2.79

£0.47 per serving

Instructions

1.
Drain and rinse the soaked haricot beans.
2.
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or slow cooker insert over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3.
Add the drained beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
4.
If using a Dutch oven, cook in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 2.5 - 3 hours, or until the beans are tender. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5.
While the beans are cooking, prepare the gremolata. In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley, rosemary and lemon zest.
6.
Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasonings to taste.
7.
Serve the bean crock hot, topped with a generous spoonful of garden herb gremolata.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

295 kcal / 1234 kJ

Carbs

43g

17% of RDA

Fat

9% of RDA

Protein

17g

34% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

16 g

53% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

550 mg

24% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a smoked ham hock to the crock while cooking. Remove and discard the hock before serving. (Remove from the dietary info if you do this)

If the beans become too dry during cooking, add more vegetable broth as needed.

The gremolata can be made up to an hour ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

To save time, use canned beans that have been well rinsed and drained, but the flavor will not be as deep.

Cooking Equipment

Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker

Chopping Board

Knife

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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A luxurious Jersey potato salad featuring sweet local crab meat, creamy Jersey butter, and fresh herbs. This dish celebrates the island's famous Royal potatoes and abundant seafood.

30 mins

4 servings

easy

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

Dessert

Jersey Apple Cake with Lavender Honey Drizzle

A moist and subtly sweet apple cake, perfect for ending a meal on a light and refreshing note. Infused with the aroma of Jersey apples and enhanced by a delicate lavender honey drizzle.

60 minutes

8 servings

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"The Jersey Apple Cake, light and subtly sweet, offers a refreshing finish after the savory richness of the potato salad. The apple complements the potato and crab without overpowering it, and the lavender honey adds a touch of floral elegance that doesn't detract from the comfort food feel, while the cake's moistness contrasts nicely with the potato salad."

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a smoked ham hock to the crock while cooking. Remove and discard the hock before serving. (Remove from the dietary info if you do this)

If the beans become too dry during cooking, add more vegetable broth as needed.

The gremolata can be made up to an hour ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

To save time, use canned beans that have been well rinsed and drained, but the flavor will not be as deep.

Jersey Bean Crock with Garden Herb Gremolata

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