13 rustic white bean Recipes

dry white beans - i used great northern, thyme (dried), divided, sage (dried), divided, oregano (dried), divided, basil (dried), divided, rosemary (dried) broken up, divided, bay leaves, bacon grease/olive oil, carrots, sliced, stalks celery, sliced, onion, chopped, leek, trimmed, halved, and sliced, fennel bulb, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, salt and pepper to taste (i used about 1/2 tsp and 1/4 tsp pepper sauteing veggies and added same amount to soup pot), chicken stock/water + bouillon, cooked crumbled bacon (optional), shaved parmesan cheese (optional), chopped fresh parsley (optional), lemon juice (optional), note: if you choose to use canned beans, you ll need 3 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed. in this case, your cook time will be lessened greatly and you ll skip the first series of directions. i suggest using dry b/cup they absorb more flavor as they cook and are less expensive., note: this can easily be adapted into a vegetarian recipe by substituting the chicken stock with vegetable stock and opting for olive oil. if you still want to achieve smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to mixture (start with a bit, you can always add more).

white beans, rinsed, fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, divided, boneless, skinless chicken thighs , trimmed of fat and cut in half, onion, chopped, celery ribs, peeled and chopped, tomato, peeled, seeded, chopped or diced, garlic cloves, roughly chopped or minced, dried rosemary, dried thyme, freshly ground pepper, dry white wine or low acid apple juice, sodium reduced chicken broth, water, low-fat turkey kielbasa, sliced into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces, fresh parsley, chopped

extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper , to taste, potato, skin on, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (i like the red skinned ones .), garlic cloves, chopped, yellow onion, thinly sliced, stock , can use broth (your choice), white beans (precooked or canned), sized cabbage, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch 1/4 inch ribbons, pass a good quality olive oil, for drizzling and, parmesan cheese

onions or 1 leek, chopped coarsely, garlic, chopped coarsely, celery ribs, chopped coarsely, extra virgin olive oil, tuscan kale or 1/2 lb cabbage or 1/2 lb kale or 1/2 lb swiss chard, shredded, cabbage, shredded, carrots, quartered,cut into 1/2 inch chunks, winter squash, peeled,cut into 1/2 inch chunks, all purpose potato, peeled,cut into 1/2 inch chunks, rosemary, thyme, fresh sage leaves, bay leaf, bean broth or 7 cups water, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, cooked white beans, toasted rustic bread, 1 3/4 inches thick rubbed with, garlic

dried white beans, soaked for at least 8 hours, onion, peeled & sliced in half, stalk celery, cut into 2 pieces, carrot , sliced in half lengthwise, dried thyme, dried tarragon, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, leek, sliced thinly, mushroom , mixed varieties, salt, fresh ground black pepper, breadcrumbs, preferably fresh and homemade, walnuts , chopped until resembling coarse crumbs (use food processor), vegan margarine, dried sage, dried oregano, paprika

tomatoes, cored, onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings, olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, minced, white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, water, fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper

yellow onion , cut into 1/2-inch slices, tomatoes, cored, extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing on vegetables, garlic, minced, cannellini beans, with liquid, fresh basil , coursely chopped, balsamic vinegar, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, salt , to taste

garlic cloves, white beans, rinsed and drained, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, thick) slices rustic italian bread, toasted, walnuts and coarsely chopped, garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

cannellini beans, rinsed and drained , then mashed, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley or 2 tbsp basil, salt, black pepper, italian tuna in vegetable oil, drained, pitted black olives, finely chopped, celery rib, finely chopped, chopped red onions, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, rustic bread, loosely packed trimmed watercress leaf

sweet italian sausage links brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn around the pan, bacon, chopped, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks, boneless 8 oz pork loin chop, cut into bite-size chunks, ground thyme or poultry seasoning, coarse salt and black pepper, garlic, crushed, carrot, chopped, onion, chopped, rib celery, chopped, bay leaf, fresh or dried, dry white wine, diced tomatoes in puree, cannellini beans, drained, crusty baguette , split lengthwise, garlic, cracked, for garnish, a drizzle extra-virgin olive oil

sweet italian sausage link , brushed with, extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil , 1 turn around the pan, bacon, chopped, boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks, boneless pork chops , cut into bite-size chinks, ground thyme or 1 tsp poultry seasoning, coarse salt and black pepper, garlic cloves, crushed, carrot, chopped, onion, chopped, celery rib, chopped, bay leaf, dry white wine, diced tomatoes in puree, cannellini beans, drained, crusty baguette , split lengthwise, garlic clove, cracked, for garnish, extra virgin olive oil , 1 drizzle