One-Pot Brothy Beans

Name: One-Pot Brothy Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried white beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans); Salt and black pepper; ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Head of garlic (cut in half crosswise); 1 Onion (cut in half crosswise; root attached); 4 Whole black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (or 2 dried red chilies | optional (if you want it spicy)); A handful or two of fresh herbs; 2-4 Parmigiano-reggiano cheese rinds; 4 ounces aromatic vegetables (such as carrots, celery, or parsnips etc. to flavor the broth | leave these whole); ¾ cup fresh or frozen peas; ½ cup chopped asparagus (cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces); 1 lemon; 1/4 cup freshly chopped herbs (such as parsley or basil); Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino cheese (for garnish); Crusty toasted bread (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h 15min

Dried white beans simmer in a flavorful Italian-inspired broth until tender, and the resulting brothy beans are served with peas, asparagus, and lemon.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:46:50 GMT