RCI-VG.004.1455.001
Trio of Rices and Beans with Fresh Apricots
Trio of Rices and Beans with Fresh Apricots from the Recidemia collection
Prep35 min
Cook15 min
Total50 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- ½ cup
- fresh rosemary3 sprigsleaves stripped and chopped
- dried white beans4 cupssoaked in cold water to cover 3 to 24 hours, then drained
- 7 cups
- fresh apricots24 unitpitted and cut into 4 to 6 pieces each
- celery2 bunchescut into small diagonal pieces
- 3 cups
- 2 cups
- 2 tbsp
- 3¼ cups
- leeks (white part only)5 unitrinsed well and finely diced
Method
1
Heat 3¼ cups vegetable oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the diced leeks and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
8 minutes
2
Stir in the soaked and drained white beans along with 7 cups vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but not falling apart.
60 minutes
3
Add the chopped oregano, thyme, and rosemary leaves to the beans about 15 minutes before they finish cooking, allowing the fresh herbs to infuse.
15 minutes
4
While the beans cook, place the fresh apricot pieces in a bowl and pour the 2 cups sherry vinegar over them. Let them macerate at room temperature, allowing the apricots to soften and absorb the vinegar's acidity.
30 minutes
5
Prepare the celery by cutting it into small diagonal pieces about ¼ inch thick.
6
Once the beans are tender, add the celery pieces and gently stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to soften the celery slightly while maintaining its subtle crunch.
5 minutes
7
Remove the pot from heat and gently fold in the macerated apricots along with their vinegar liquid, allowing the warm beans to absorb the bright flavors.
8
Fold the fresh chervil gently into the warm bean and apricot mixture just before serving, preserving its delicate flavor and bright green color.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar as needed. Ladle into warm bowls and serve while hot.