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Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil

Canned beans are transformed into a hearty, elegant main swirled with an herb oil that comes together in no time with the aid of a food processor This particular oil includes chives, cilantro and basil, but feel free to use what you have on hand Parsley and mint would also work well

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Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped chives
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Squeeze of lemon
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon solive oil
  • 2 garlic clove s, thinly slice d
  • 2(15-ounce) can swhite beans, like butter beans or can nellini, rinsed and drained
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
  • Flaky salt, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the oil: In a food processor, combine chives, cilantro and basil, and pulse until finely chopped. Add olive oil, and pulse again until mixture is silky and emulsified. Transfer to a small bowl, stir in lemon juice and salt to taste. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the beans: In a 10 inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium low heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook until translucent, about 1 minute.
  4. Add beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. With the back of a spoon or spatula, smash about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the beans and stir until they are incorporated into the rest of the bean mixture.
  7. A good portion of the remaining beans should maintain their structure.
  8. Add stock or water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until sauce becomes creamy and is reduced by about about half, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Smash additional beans and add a few more tablespoons of water, if needed, to reach desired consistency and stir again to combined.
  9. Transfer beans to a bowl and swirl with herb oil on top. Season with flaky salt, if desired.

Tips

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.