6cupsdried beans that were soaked overnightabout ¾ of a 16 oz bag of dried beans
2tbspolive oil
¾cupsmall dice spicy turkish sausageabout 4 oz
¾cupred onionsmall dice (about 1 small onion)
3clovesof garlicfinely chopped
1tspdried oregano
2tbspheaping of red pepper paste
1tspkosher saltreduce to ½ tsp if using low-sodium broth
4cupsof wateror low-sodium broth of choice
FOR SERVING:
chopped fresh parsleyoptional
red pepper flakesoptional
Instructions
Presoak the dried beans overnight. Set aside.
Push the saute button on your instant pot. Add the olive oil, onions, garlic, Turkish sausage, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cook until the onions have softened and the sausage gets a little crispy.
Next, add the red pepper paste, and oregano to the onion and sausage mixture. Cook for about 30 seconds or so to fry the paste. The oil and everything in it will turn a deep red color at this point.
When ready, add in the white beans, water (or low-sodium broth), and put the lid on. Turn off the saute button and set the instant pot to the soup/stew button or cook for 30-minutes.
When the timer goes off, turn the steam release valve to release the build-up steam. Open the pot and generously ladle the desired amount of stew into your favorite bowl.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and red pepper flakes (both optional).