How to Make Chef John's Cranberry Bean Ragout - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Chef John's kitchen, where we are always cooking up something delicious and satisfying. Today, I'm excited to share with you a recipe for Cranberry Bean Ragout, a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion.

Cranberry beans, also known as borlotti beans, are a type of heirloom bean that is popular in Italian cuisine. They have a creamy texture and slightly nutty flavor, making them a wonderful base for a ragout. This dish is packed wi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 cup chicken stock, or as needed
  • 1 cup shelled cranberry beans
  • 1 cup freshly shucked corn kernels
  • ¼ cup diced ripe tomato
  • 2 tablespoons dried currants
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest, plus more for garnish
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic slices in hot oil until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock over the garlic; add cranberry beans, corn, tomato, currants, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, respectively, and stir. Sprinkle 1 pinch oregano over the beans mixture.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, add another splash chicken stock, and cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally and adding more broth to keep mixture from becoming dry, until the beans are completely tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir remaining oregano into the beans mixture; transfer to a plate and garnish with lemon zest.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 841mg