Chef John's Cranberry Bean Ragout

Serves: 2

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

50

Sweetness

47

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

2 cloves

Garlic (sliced)

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat

2

Cook garlic slices in hot oil until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds

3

Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock over the garlic; add cranberry beans, corn, tomato, currants, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, respectively, and stir

4

Sprinkle 1 pinch oregano over the beans mixture

5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, add another splash chicken stock, and cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more broth to keep mixture from becoming dry, until the beans are completely tender, about 45 minutes

6

Stir remaining oregano into the beans mixture; transfer to a plate and garnish with lemon zest