
By Paul Leddy
Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil
13 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
Canned beans are transformed into a hearty, elegant main swirled with an herbed oil.
Serve with a chilled glass of a hearty red wine, a big green salad and a loaf
Updated at: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:24:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
14
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories564.5 kcal (28%)
Total Fat36.8 g (53%)
Carbs45.6 g (18%)
Sugars1.6 g (2%)
Protein16.2 g (32%)
Sodium1113.1 mg (56%)
Fiber10.5 g (37%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For the herb oil

½ cupchives
roughly chopped

½ cupcilantro
roughly chopped, leaves and tender stems

½ cupbasil leaves
tightly packed

½ cupolive oil

lemon

kosher salt
to taste
For the beans
Instructions
For the oil
Step 1
In a food processor, combine chives, cilantro, and basil, and pulse until finely chopped.




Step 2
Add oil and pulse again until the mixture is silky and emulsified.
Step 3
Transfer to a small bowl, stir in lemon juice and salt to taste. Set aside.
Prepare the beans
Step 4
In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.


Step 5
Add the garlic and cook until translucent, about one minute.

Step 6
Add beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.



Step 7
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded, about 2 or 3 minures.minutes.
Step 8
With the back of a spoon, smash ⅓ or ½ cup of the beans and stir until they are incorporated into the rest of the beans mixture.
A good portion of the beans should maintain their structure.

Step 9
Add stock or water and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 10
Cook until sauce is creamy and reduced to about half, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
Step 11
Smash additional beans, and add a few more tablespoons of water, if needed, to reach desired consistency and stir again until combined.
Plate beans
Step 12
Transfer beans to either serving bowl or individual bowls and swirl with herbed oil on top.
Step 13
Season with flaky salt, if desired.
Notes
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