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Spring White Bean Asparagus Stew
In the last few years, weather patterns have been topsy turvy, to say the least. Winter weather during springtime and balmy days during wintertime are no longer uncommon. I lived in Canada for almost ten years and never quite got used to the cold. However, upon moving to Texas, I embraced the hot weather wholeheartedly, never looked back and unlike most Houstonians, welcomed the hot summers. So, these recent cold spurts have left me longing even more than usual for warming stews and curries. About half a dozen variety of beans are a staple in my pantry and my way of coping with cold weather is to dream up new ways to cook a bean stew. Simply cooking aromatic spices long and slow with the beans infuses them with flavor. Stirring in an onion and tomato adds another layer of flavor. Adding a green vegetable at the end gives it a lovely texture and brightness of flavor. This stew can be made with so many different root vegetables like potatoes, turnips, yellow beets and instead of asparagus, use fennel, kale, or spinach. Enjoy it on its own or top off with cheese or slices of avocado for added flavor.
In the last few years, weather patterns have been topsy turvy, to say the least. Winter weather during springtime and balmy days during wintertime are no longer uncommon. I lived in Canada for almost ten years and never quite got used to the cold. However, upon moving to Texas, I embraced the hot weather wholeheartedly, never looked back and unlike most Houstonians, welcomed the hot summers. So, these recent cold spurts have left me longing even more than usual for warming stews and curries. About half a dozen variety of beans are a staple in my pantry and my way of coping with cold weather is to dream up new ways to cook a bean stew. Simply cooking aromatic spices long and slow with the beans infuses them with flavor. Stirring in an onion and tomato adds another layer of flavor. Adding a green vegetable at the end gives it a lovely texture and brightness of flavor. This stew can be made with so many different root vegetables like potatoes, turnips, yellow beets and instead of asparagus, use fennel, kale, or spinach. Enjoy it on its own or top off with cheese or slices of avocado for added flavor.
120 Minutes
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Notes & Variations
- To crush cardamom and cloves, place them on a counter and crush them with a rolling pin.
- To make a creamier version, add a can of coconut milk to the stew in place or along with the water.
- Enjoy the stew with warm crusty sourdough or rice.
Notes & Variations
- To crush cardamom and cloves, place them on a counter and crush them with a rolling pin.
- To make a creamier version, add a can of coconut milk to the stew in place or along with the water.
- Enjoy the stew with warm crusty sourdough or rice.
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A handmade spice box containing chai masala, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, whole black peppercorns, whole green cardamom pods with a few black cardamom pods, garam masala, mace pods and nutmeg.
A handmade spice box containing red chile, turmeric, black pepper, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, amchur and garam masala.
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Beans, Beans & Beans.
Nothing like beans in stews...!
WE LOVE BEANS
