2cupswhite bean, soaked in water for at least 8 hours - that is 1 cup of dried beans before soaking
2large potatoes or 4 medium potatoes, coarsely sliced into medium-sized pieces
2tablespoonsolive oil
1-2 spring of rosemary
4clovesgarlic, thinly sliced (not chopped nor crushed)
½teaspoonchili flakes
½teaspoonblack pepper
6cupswater, plus more if needed
½teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonparsley, finely chopped
2tablespoonfresh lemon juice
Instructions:
Soak the beans for at least 8 hours. Make sure to replace the soaking water at least once during this time
Wash the beans, drain it and place it in a large pot. Add olive oil, rosemary, sliced garlic, hot chili flakes, black pepper and water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, with the pot partially covered, for 45 minutes until the beans begin to soften. Make sure not to add salt at this time, as salt will delay the softening of the beans. See also notes regarding bean cooking times.
Add coarsely sliced potatoes to the pot and cook for another 40 minutes, until the beans and potatoes are very soft. If necessary - add more water while cooking.
Remove the rosemary branch (s), which have shed their leaves. Add salt, stir and cook together for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add finely chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice. Mix well, taste and adjust flavors if necessary. Serve hot of course.
Notes:
Bean cooking time depends on a number of ingredients and can vary. The fresher the dried beans, that is - the less time spent in the store - the shorter the cooking time. Also, the longer the soaking time of the beans - the shorter the cooking time. In any case, do not add salt while cooking the beans, and this is true for almost all types of legumes, but only at the end.
Frozen white beans - can be used, although the cooking time will be significantly shortened and with it the flavors that will develop. If you use frozen beans then you should cook it together with the potatoes from the beginning for a time of about 45 minutes. In any case, add salt only at the end of cooking.