Vegan White Beans with Tomatoes (Fasoulia bi Zeit)

Steps

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1. 1
   Sort the beans to remove any broken or damaged ones. Place in a large bowl with baking soda and 6 cups of water, stir well, and soak overnight.
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2. 2
   Drain the soaking liquid and rinse the beans thoroughly multiple times until clean. Place the beans in a medium pot with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off and discard the white foam that rises to the surface. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes until the beans are fully cooked.
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3. 3
   In another pot, sauté the sliced onions in olive oil over high heat for about 7 minutes until golden. Add the minced garlic mixture and stir for 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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4. 4
   When the beans are cooked, drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Add the beans to the tomato-onion mixture along with the cumin, black pepper, tomato sauce, and 2 cups of the reserved bean cooking liquid. Stir well, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
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5. 5
   During the last 10 minutes of cooking, heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic mixture and cilantro, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Pour the cilantro-garlic oil into the beans and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
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