Description
Hearty Creamy Italian White Beans deliver a Mediterranean comfort straight from Tuscany’s rustic kitchens, blending rich herbs and silky legumes. Savory and nourishing, this classic dish promises warm satisfaction with each spoonful you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 700 grams (24.7 ounces) butter beans with liquid
- 2 romano red peppers, sliced
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) spinach, roughly chopped
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Handful fresh basil, chopped
Seasoning and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C with fan setting, preparing a roasting vessel for the vegetables.
- Arrange sliced peppers and garlic in the ovenproof dish, generously coating with olive oil and sprinkling with oregano, thyme, and salt.
- Roast the vegetables for approximately 20 minutes until they develop a golden, caramelized exterior and soft texture.
- Transfer the roasted peppers and garlic into a high-powered blender, adding a portion of butter beans with their inherent liquid.
- Blend the mixture until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, potentially incorporating a small amount of water to enhance smoothness.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, introducing a delicate drizzle of olive oil.
- Gently fold the remaining butter beans into the skillet, allowing them to become slightly heated.
- Pour the creamy blended sauce over the beans, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete integration.
- Simmer the mixture for several minutes, adjusting seasoning with salt to elevate the flavor profile.
- Incorporate fresh spinach and torn basil leaves, gently stirring until the greens wilt and become tender.
- Conclude by sprinkling chili flakes across the surface for a subtle, warming kick.
- Serve immediately, enjoying as a versatile main course, complementary side, or rustic toast topping.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by roasting vegetables thoroughly, ensuring they are caramelized and slightly charred for deeper taste profile.
- Create a velvety sauce by blending roasted peppers and beans completely smooth, adding bean liquid for extra creaminess.
- Adjust consistency with water or reserved bean liquid if sauce becomes too thick during cooking.
- Customize heat levels by controlling chili flake amount or using alternative spices like smoked paprika for different flavor
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg