Flageolets Parisiens is a sophisticated yet comforting French side dish that highlights the delicate, almond-like flavor of flageolet beans. These small, flat white beans are slowly simmered with a bouquet garni of onions, carrots, celery, and herbs to create a rich, savory broth. The dish is finished with a sauté of garlic and shallots, blended with soft silken tofu and fresh tomatoes to add a creamy texture and bright acidity without dairy. This recipe is perfect for pairing with roasted meats, fish, or hearty stews. It offers a healthy, plant-based option that delivers deep, rustic flavors reminiscent of a traditional cassoulet. Ideal for dinner parties or a cozy weeknight meal, this dish brings a touch of Parisian elegance to your table with minimal effort.
Flageolets Parisiens
Description
Flageolets Parisiens is a sophisticated yet comforting French side dish that highlights the delicate, almond-like flavor of flageolet beans. These small, flat white beans are slowly simmered with a bouquet garni of onions, carrots, celery, and herbs to create a rich, savory broth. The dish is finished with a saut&# 195;© of garlic and shallots, blended with soft silken tofu and fresh tomatoes to add a creamy texture and bright acidity without dairy. This recipe is perfect for pairing with roasted meats, fish, or hearty stews. It offers a healthy, plant-based option that delivers deep, rustic flavors reminiscent of a traditional cassoulet. Ideal for dinner parties or a cozy weeknight meal, this dish brings a touch of Parisian elegance to your table with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Sort and rinse the dried flageolet beans thoroughly to remove any debris.
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Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water by about 2 inches.
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Bring the water to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat, cover, and let the beans sit for 1 hour, or soak overnight in water for a longer soak.
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Drain and rinse the beans well.
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Return the beans to the saucepan and add 6 cups of fresh water.
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Stick whole cloves into a whole onion and add it to the pan along with thinly sliced carrot, thinly sliced celery, dried parsley, dried thyme, dried summer savory, and a bay leaf.
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Partially cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 50 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
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Remove and discard the bay leaf and the whole onion.
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In a small skillet, melt butter or soy margarine over medium heat.
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Sauté finely minced garlic and finely minced shallots until softened.
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Add the sautéed garlic and shallot mixture to the beans along with soft silken tofu and chopped tomato.
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Reheat the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
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Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 18.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 2.0g
- Protein 1.1g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The original ingredient list included 6 cups water, 4 whole cloves, 1 medium onion, 1 medium carrot, 1 stalk celery, 2 tsp dried parsley, 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp butter or soy margarine, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tbsp shallots, 1/4 cup soft silken tofu, 1 large tomato, parsley for garnish, 1 bay leaf, and 1 1/2 tsp dried summer savory.
This dish is reminiscent of a French cassoulet. For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine during the simmering stage.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors often improve after resting overnight.
