Italian Butter Beans with Meyer Lemon and Tarragon

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 10 oz 1 1/2 cups dried italian butter beans or gigante beans, dried
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tsp Meyer lemon
  • 1/2 cup Red onion
  • 1 tbsp Tarragon

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Meyer lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Champagne vinegar
  • 3/8 cup Olive oil, Extra Virgin

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried Italian butter beans or gigante beans (10 ounces), soaked overnight and drained
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated Meyer lemon zest (or 1 teaspoon lemon zest)
• 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon

Directions

• Rinse the beans and transfer them to a large saucepan. Add the bay leaf and 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until nearly tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season the beans with salt and simmer until they are tender, but still hold their shape, about 45 minutes longer. Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the onion and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain the onion and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil. Drain the beans. Add them to the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss. Let the beans stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, fold in the parsley and tarragon.