Winter Bean Salad
Description
Homemade preserves keep for a long time. I will explain in more detail below. Store in a cool, dark place.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the beans in water beforehand for 8–10 hours. You can leave them overnight.
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Step 3
After that, rinse the beans, transfer them to a pot, and cover with clean water. Boil until tender, about 60–80 minutes.
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Step 4
Dice the onion, and cut the tomatoes and bell pepper into medium-sized slices. Peel the carrots and cut them into matchsticks or sticks.
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Step 5
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion in a little vegetable oil, then add the carrots. Cook until tender and golden.
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Step 6
Add the bell pepper and sauté for a couple of minutes, stirring. Then add the tomatoes. Simmer until they release their juice and soften.
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Step 7
Add the beans. Season with salt, add all the spices and sugar. Simmer the beans for 20–30 minutes until tender.
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Step 8
Finely chop the parsley, peel the garlic and press it through a garlic press. Add the parsley and garlic to the beans. Pour in the vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 9
Pack the finished salad into clean sterilized jars. Seal tightly with the lids, turn upside down, and wrap in a towel. Leave until completely cooled, then store in a cool place.
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Step 10
Winter bean salad is ready!