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COOKING THE BEANS:
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Method 1:
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Soak the beans in water overnight, drain the water, add the beans to a pot, add a bay leaf, cover with water and cook it in a pressure cooker for about 30 minutes or according to the beans package instructions. Drain the water and the beans are ready.
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Method 2:
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Add the beans to a pot, add a bay leaf, cover with water, bring to a boil then simmer them for 1 hour. After 1 hour, transfer the beans and the cooking water to a pressure cooker and cook them for about 30 minutes or according to the beans package instructions.
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MAKE THE LEMON PARSLEY PESTO:
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Blend all the ingredients for the pesto, reserve.
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MAKE THE BEANS STEW:
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Add the olive oil to a pan, when heated, add the onions and the garlic, let them cook in low heat for about 15 minutes or until the garlic is completely soft and tender.
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Add the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, sugar, and crushed red chili flakes and let it cook for about 25 minutes on medium-low heat.
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Add the cooked beans and the spinach and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
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Transfer the beans stew to a serving dish, sprinkle with vegan feta cheese and the lemon parsley pesto, and serve it with a side of fresh bread, or rice, or a fresh greek or green salad!
