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Recipe of Bean stew with green beans and potatoes

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Bean stew with green beans and potatoes is a traditional and comforting dish, perfect for cold days. This recipe, with humble, home-style origins, combines the creaminess of white beans with the freshness of green beans and the softness of potatoes, all in a lightly spiced tomato sauce. It's an ideal choice for those seeking a complete, nutritious, and low-calorie meal that provides energy without being heavy. Its preparation is simple, designed for cooks of all levels, and can be easily adapted to a regular or pressure cooker. Additionally, it admits variations: you can add carrot, chorizo, or smoked paprika to intensify the flavor. This stew is perfect as a main course, served with good bread, or as a starter in a larger menu. Undoubtedly, a recipe that comforts both body and soul.

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Recipe of Bean stew with green beans and potatoes
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Servings

6

Calories

210 kcal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Soak the beans the night before (8 to 12 hours)

  2. 2

    In an express, fast or pressure cooker, place 3 tablespoons of oil and add the garlic and onion chopped into cubes, let it fry until golden brown. Add the green beans, peeled and without the sides, cut together with the potatoes, tomato sauce and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add enough water to cover the ingredients and an additional 4 cm; taking care not to exceed ¾ of the capacity of the pot. Add a pinch of salt, cover the pot with the lid and wait for the pot to start ringing. Once done, lower the heat and cook for 25 minutes. Wait for the pot to fully release the pressure before opening it, rectify the salt in the preparation if necessary.

  4. 4

    If you are going to prepare this stew in a common pot, remember that the cooking time increases significantly, for beans it is 1 hour 30 minutes, after the hour add the potatoes and when there are 15 minutes left to finish the preparation, add the green beans.

  5. 5

    A tip to know how many vegetables to prepare is to consider about 65 grams per person.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to prepare Bean stew with green beans and potatoes?

This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Bean stew with green beans and potatoes?

The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 25 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 6 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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