Description
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring braised white beans, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried white beans (cannellini or great northern beans), picked through
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- as needed Kosher salt
- as needed Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the beans to a large bowl and cover with water. Soak for 8 hours or overnight then pick through the beans and drain.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot with a lid over medium heat, add the oil and heat through. Add the onion and sauté until tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant, about an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the beans, rosemary, crushed red pepper, Parmesan rind, vegetable broth, and water. Bring the beans to a boil over medium heat, then lower heat to medium-low and cover.
- Simmer until the beans are tender, about 3 hours. Check occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans covered by about ½” (1 cm) of liquid. When the beans are tender, remove the stems from the rosemary, then remove the Parmesan rind and discard both. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into serving bowls topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to use canned beans for a quicker preparation.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for serving.
- Prep Time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg