Uncle Luke Beans Judas Blancas a Lo to Lucas
Experience the hearty comfort of "Uncle Luke Beans Judas Blancas a Lo to Lucas," a soul-warming Spanish-style stew that puts tender white beans (Judías Blancas) front and center. This recipe combines simple pantry staples with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, including smoked paprika, cumin, and a finishing splash of zesty lemon juice. Slow-simmered for maximum depth, the beans are infused with aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, creating a rich, satisfying broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this vegetarian dish is both nourishing and filling, especially when paired with crusty bread or a crisp side salad. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving a crowd, this recipe is an irresistible ode to wholesome, rustic cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried white beans (Judías Blancas)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the dried white beans thoroughly under cold water and soak them in a large bowl of water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to the pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
Add the soaked and drained white beans to the pot along with the bay leaf. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender. Add more vegetable stock or water if needed to keep the beans submerged.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for a burst of freshness.
Serve the beans hot in bowls, optionally with a drizzle of olive oil, crusty bread, or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6017 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.6 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.2 g | 319% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 124.7 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1385 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 33.2 mg | 184% | |
| Potassium | 11130 mg | 237% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
