
Cannellini Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
Serves 6- 1 head garlic (halved horizontally (crosswise))
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- ½ large lemon (zest and juice)
- 2-3 large handfuls fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
- 4 leaves fresh sage
- 6 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1½ cups dry cannellini beans (soaked overnight)
- 6 cups water
- freshly ground black pepper (to season)
- salt ((cook to taste))
- 2 tablespoon butter (optional)
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Steps
- Step 1
Place the dry beans, whole head of garlic, sage leave, fresh rosemary, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, a generous pinch of salt, and 6 cups of water in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the beans are creamy all the way through, but (most) of their skins are still intact (the skin will start to peel away). Set aside.
- Step 2
Once the beans are softened, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil plus 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and cook until fragrant - about 30 seconds.
- Step 3
Add the spinach in batches. Allow it to cook and wilt slightly before adding additional spinach. Toss the spinach frequently for even cooking. Season with additional salt and a little black pepper as desired.
- Step 4
Use a large slotted spoon to carefully transfer the cooked beans over to the skillet filled with garlic and spinach. Continue to gently mix until heated through.
- Step 5
Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and a little of the cooking liquid if needed (discarding otherwise). Season to taste and serve drizzled with additional olive oil, lemon juice, or a little fresh parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Place the dry beans, whole head of garlic, sage leave, fresh rosemary, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, a generous pinch of salt, and 6 cups of water in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the beans are creamy all the way through, but (most) of their skins are still intact (the skin will start to peel away). Set aside.
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