Today we are making good luck heirloom vaquero beans in the kitchen to bring forth happiness and prosperity in the new year. I think we all could use a little good fortune for 2014 : )
This recipe is a cross between the New Years Day black eyed peas found commonly in the southern states, and savory cannellini beans from Italy, with a smidge of Napa Valley coolness on the side.
Ingredients
1 lb of vaquero (or similar) beans
1/4 cup plus one tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves of garlic
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Soak the beans in water for 6-12 hours. Yes... 6-12 hours.
2. Transfer the beans into a large pot and cover with water. The water should be about 1 to 1.5 inches above the beans.
3. Finely chop the garlic.
4. Using a small saute pan, saute the garlic until soft in one tbsp of the olive oil.
5. Add the sauteed garlic yummieness to the beans.
6. Now add the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil directly to the bean mixture.
7. Bring the bean mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer for approximately 2 hours.
8. Add the salt and pepper, then continue to simmer on low for another 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!!
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