Rosemary White Beans Instant Pot Variation Food

ROSEMARY WHITE BEANS - INSTANT POT VARIATION

Steps:

• Place beans in a colander and rinse under cold water. Pick out any rocks or beans that are broken or shriveled.
• Set Instant Pot to sauté setting. Add oil. Once oil is simmering, add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
• Add the beans, water, bay leaf, salt, whole sprig of rosemary, and chopped rosemary. Set Instant Pot to Bean/Chili setting and turn valve to seal. Pressure cook for 45 minutes.
• Once cooked, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then turn to release pressure valve. Add lemon juice and any additional salt to taste. Enjoy!

INSTANT POT® WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 28 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain beans and let cool.

ROSEMARY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cover the beans with cold water and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
• They will double in size so use a lot of water.
• Heat the bacon in a large pot over medium heat, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
• Add the onions and cook 8-10 minutes until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Then add the chicken stock and water til simmering.
• Drain beans of their water and add to pot.
• Cook on medium heat until soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
• There will be just enough liquid in the pot so it is frothy-- if necessary turn up the heat to reduce the liquid.
• Stir in the rosemary and butter, and season to taste before serving.

WHITE BEANS WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Soak overnight in 4 cups water: 1 cup dried white beans (cannellini, white runner, Great Northern, navy, and so on).
• Drain and transfer to a heavy pot. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and skim off any foam. Simmer gently for 2 hours or so, until the beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during the cooking. Season to taste with: Salt.
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet, warm over low heat: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
• Add: 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped rosemary leaves.
• Cook just until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Stir into the beans, taste for salt, and adjust as needed. Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to marry.
• Variation
• Leaves of either sage or winter or summer savory are delicious substitutes for rosemary.