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.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to the pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf.

Step 7

Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for a burst of freshness.

Step 8

Serve the beans hot in bowls, optionally with a drizzle of olive oil, crusty bread, or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2367.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2427.8

Total Fat 59.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6016.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 368.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 124.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1385.1mg	0%
Iron 33.2mg	0%
Potassium 11130.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.3%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 58.8%