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Alubias a la Catalana

Catalan White Bean Stew | Alubias a la Catalana

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 479 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 2 slices baguette 1/2 inch - 1.25 cm thick each
  • 7 cloves garlic (4 whole 3 roughly chopped)
  • 15 raw blanched almonds
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads 0.17 grams
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
  • 1 jar cooked white beans (same as canned) 25 oz / 700 grams
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth 600 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the eggs into a saucepan, fill with water just enough to cover the eggs, and heat with a high heat, once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat, let the eggs sit for exactly 10 minutes to end up with perfectly hard-boiled eggs, then using a box grater, finely shred the eggs and set aside

  2. In the meantime, heat a stockpot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes, add in the slices of baguette, 4 whole cloves of garlic (skins off), and the blanched almonds, fry the ingredients for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden fried all around, then transfer into a mortar, reserving any of the olive oil in the pan

  4. Using the same stockpot with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and 3 chopped garlic, mix continuously, after 4 minutes and the onions are slightly translucent, add in the grated tomatoes and season with salt & pepper, mix together, and then simmer

  5. Once the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, add in the white wine, mix together, and then simmer for 3 minutes, then add in the jarred white beans (drained and rinsed) and vegetable broth, raise to a high heat, and gently mix together

  6. In the meantime, move back to the mortar with the fried bread, garlic, and almonds, add in the saffron, chopped parsley, and a dash of salt, and using a pestle, pound down on the ingredients until you get a paste-like texture, you can also use a food processor or hand blender

  7. Once the broth comes to a boil in the stockpot, add in the bread and almond mixture, gently mix together, then place a lid on the stockpot and lower to a low heat, simmer for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat, add in the shredded hard-boiled eggs, and mix together

  8. Transfer into shallow bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Catalan White Bean Stew | Alubias a la Catalana
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 523mg23%
Potassium 1119mg32%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1114IU22%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 195mg20%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.