Nanny Beans

Nanny Beans is a traditional Southern dish that gets its name from the slow cooking method used by nannies to prepare meals for their families.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 205 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Nanny Beans

Cooking Method: Slow cooking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 180 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 3 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried Navy Beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 4 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 piece Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
• 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. Soak the dried navy beans overnight in water.
2. Drain the soaked beans and rinse.
3. In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
4. Add the soaked beans, vegetable stock, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, liquid smoke, and hot sauce to the pot.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 hours until the beans are tender.
6. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.