Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         1 lb. dried white (Great Northern) beans

·         8 c. water

·         1 tbsp. margarine or butter

·         4 small onions, finely chopped

·         1 clove garlic, minced

·         2 small tomatoes, peeled* and seeded**

·         2 tbsp. thyme

·         2 c. water

·         to 3-lb. leg of lamb

·         4 to 6 cloves garlic

·         1 tbsp. margarine or butter

·         salt to taste

·         1 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped

 

 

 

How To Make :

·         Place the beans in a large pot and cover them with 8 c. water.

·         Boil beans for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

·         In the same pot, melt the butter on low heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until translucent.

·         Add the beans, the minced garlic clove, tomatoes, thyme, and 2 c. water.

·         Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. If water evaporates, add another cup.

·         While beans are simmering, heat oven to 425°F. Wash meat under cool water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Place the leg of lamb in a roasting pan.

·         Peel 4 to 6 cloves of garlic and slice each of them down the middle.

·         Make small cuts in the sides of the roast and insert garlic.

·         Sprinkle the meat with salt and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. (Allow 10 to 15 minutes of baking time for each pound.)

·         Baste frequently with drippings. Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the beans. Dot the beans with butter or margarine when ready to serve with the lamb.

Preparation Time : 2 hours Servs 6.

 

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