Heat the oil over medium-high heat in the wiped-out pot. Add the fennel, onion, lemon zest, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved bean cooking liquid, the tomatoes, and the beans. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and bake in the oven until the beans are almost tender but still a bit firm, about 15 minutes. Uncover and bake until the liquid is thickened and the beans are fully tender, about 15 minutes more. Discard the zest and bay leaves. Let the beans cool for about 20 minutes.
确保长期浸泡是最好的方法even cooking of the beans, but if you’re short on time, you can do a quick soak in lieu of the step above: Put the beans in a large pot with enough cool water to cover by about 3 inches. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain and rinse.
Go to any French bistro, and you’ll likely find a dish of lentils and salmon. It’s a classic for good reason: Lean, mellow lentils complement the richness of the fish.…
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