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Beans with onions

A simple and comforting dish of beans slowly cooked with a generous amount of caramelised onions. It is often served with rice or bread, and is a very common, budget-friendly meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight in cold water, then drain them.
  2. Cook the beans in water for 1 hour over medium heat until tender, skimming if needed.
  3. Meanwhile, fry the sliced onions in the oil until they turn well browned, about 15 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and chopped tomatoes to the onions and let them reduce for 10 minutes.
  5. Pour the onion and tomato mixture over the cooked beans, season, and add a little water if needed.
  6. Simmer gently for another 15 minutes before serving.

Variations and tips

Chickpea version. Replace the beans with chickpeas, with a similar cooking time.

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