Ingredients

  • 1 pound navy beans
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained
  • 5 tablespoons roasted pumpkinseed oil
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 pound smoked chicken or duck, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Method

  • Cover beans with cold water, soak overnight, then drain.
  • Place beans, thyme, bay leaves, onion, carrots and celery in a large pot, and barely cover with cold water.
  • Add the salt and black pepper, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the garlic, parsley, capers, pumpkinseed oil and vinegar in a large bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • When the beans are done, drain them, remove the thyme and bay leaves and toss the warm beans with the dressing and the cubed meat.
  • Serve at room temperature.