Guernsey Bean Jar with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) dried white beans, soaked overnight 2 cups (400g) dried white beans, soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 parsnips, peeled and diced 2 parsnips, peeled and diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 turnip, peeled and diced 1 turnip, peeled and diced
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig thyme 1 sprig thyme
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 58g, 8g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 14g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Drain and rinse the soaked white beans.
2. 2.
   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. 3.
   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
4. 4.
   Add the diced carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and turnip to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened.
5. 5.
   Add the soaked white beans, bay leaves, thyme sprig, and vegetable broth to the pot.
6. 6.
   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beans are tender and the stew has thickened.
7. 7.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8.
   Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprig before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Dried white beans — Make sure to soak the beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.

Tips & Tricks

• For a smoky flavor, you can add a small amount of smoked paprika or liquid smoke to the stew.
• Serve the Guernsey Bean Jar with crusty bread or a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.
• Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference or seasonal availability.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day, as the flavors tend to deepen and intensify.

Serving advice

Serve the Guernsey Bean Jar hot in deep bowls, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme leaves. Accompany it with a slice of crusty bread for a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can drizzle a swirl of olive oil on top of the stew and sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper. Serve it in rustic ceramic bowls for a cozy and inviting look.