Haricots Secs a La Bretonne Recipe

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Haricots Secs a La Bretonne
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Directions:

  1. Place parsley, celery tops, and garlic on a square of cheesecloth.
  2. Tie into a bundle to make a bouquet garni.
  3. Cover beans with water.
  4. Add bouquet garni, tucking it among the beans.
  5. Add basil, whole onion, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  6. Cook over low heat until beans are almost but not completely softened, about 1 hour.
  7. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet and saute onions and garlic until golden.
  8. Reduce heat to low.
  9. Sprinkle flour over mixture, stirring in gradually.
  10. Slowly stir in bouillon.
  11. Slowly stir in tomato paste and remaining salt and pepper.
  12. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 30 minutes.
  13. Remove bouquet garni and whole onion from beans and discard.
  14. Check amount of liquid in beans. If there is more than about 1/4 cup, drain off excess and set aside.
  15. Add tomato sauce to beans.
  16. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour.
  17. Beans should still be slightly liquid. If too dry, add a little of the reserved water.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 306.86 Kcal (1285 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.3g 11%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 1405.25mg 59%
Potassium 1354.04mg 29%
Total Carbs 46.38g 15%
Sugars 5.72g 23%
Dietary Fiber 11.23g 45%
Protein 15.89g 32%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Calcium 225.6mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 58.98 Kcal (247 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.4g 11%
Cholesterol 2.93mg 5%
Sodium 270.08mg 59%
Potassium 260.24mg 29%
Total Carbs 8.91g 15%
Sugars 1.1g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 45%
Protein 3.05g 32%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 16%
Iron 1.2mg 35%
Calcium 43.4mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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